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The film is based on the life of Syracuse University football player Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, portrayed by actor Rob Brown. The Express explores civil rights topics, such as racism, discrimination and athletics.
Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Following his draft by the NFL, tragedy struck the star athlete and he was never able to take the professional field.
The Express: Directed by Gary Fleder. With Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Omar Benson Miller. A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
8 paź 2008 · The formula is basic and durable, and when you hitch it to a good story, you can hardly fail. Gary Fleder does more than that in telling the story of Ernie Davis (“The Elmira Express”), the running back for Syracuse who became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, in 1961.
10 paź 2008 · The Express (2008) chronicles the life of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. Set against the backdrop of civil rights struggles in the 1950s and 60s, the film highlights Davis's rise as a football icon at Syracuse University and his impact on sports and society.
Synopsis: Based on the incredible true story, "The Express" follows the inspirational life of college football player Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. ...
12 gru 2020 · Based on a true story, The Express follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story continues to inspire new generations.
