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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.
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.
10 paź 2008 · Play Trailer. He changed our country... one yard at a time. Overview. Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Gary Fleder. Director. Charles Leavitt. Writer.
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.
Brief Synopsis. Read More. The true story of Ernie Davis, two-time All-American running back for Syracuse University who led his team to the national championship in 1960. In 1961, he became the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy. Later that year, he was the first pick in the NFL draft.
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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.
