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Resolved (2007): Cast & Plot

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Resolved is a 2007 documentary directed by Greg Whiteley, starring Samuel Alito, Jane Pauley and Juan Williams. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Resolved (2007) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Greg Whiteley
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Resolved About?

The premise of Resolved without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The film follows the intense world of high‑school debate, using that arena to expose how racial and class inequities permeate American schools. Greg Whiteley’s documentary weaves personal stories of participants with a broader look at systemic bias, delivering a compelling, thought‑provoking portrait.

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Cast & crew

Resolved Cast

Samuel Alito leads the cast, with Jane Pauley and Juan Williams. Directed by Greg Whiteley; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Greg Whiteley

More films directed by Greg Whiteley, best-rated first: New York Doll and Mitt.

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Plot

Resolved Plot Summary

What happens in Resolved from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Resolved follows the intimate, sometimes tense world of high school policy debate, tracing two pairs of young debaters as they push through contrasting environments and ideals to test the power and politics of argument itself.

Full summary

The whole story of Resolved, scene by scene

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Resolved Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Resolved.

Trailer - Resolved (2007 Debate Documentary)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Resolved?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which two high schools are featured as the main debate teams in the documentary?

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Resolved FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Resolved, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Resolved?

Resolved runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Resolved released?

Resolved was released in 2007.

Who directed Resolved?

Resolved was directed by Greg Whiteley.

More films by Greg Whiteley

Who is in the cast of Resolved?

Resolved stars Samuel Alito, Jane Pauley and Juan Williams, among 5 credited actors.

Does Resolved have a post-credit scene?

No. Resolved has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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