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      • Based on a true story, "The Express" follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.
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  2. The premise of The Express is based on the true story of Ernie Davis, the charismatic athlete who became the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, college football's greatest achievement. Excelling in high school football, Davis was later recruited by dozens of predominantly white universities.

  3. Oct 17, 2008 · How 'The Express' fumbled real Ernie Davis story. Published: Oct ... Davis Story," on which the movie is based. ... so many distortions that critics demanded it not be called a "true story." Three ...

  4. Oct 10, 2008 · 'The Express', though based on Ernie Davis's life, is given a very Hollywood treatment. The story is uplifting and even inspiring to some, especially how Davis chooses to fight racism, not with violence, but with American football. Yet, the film itself is sugarcoated and has the deja-vu feel.

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    • Biography, Drama, Sport
    • Gary Fleder
    • 2008-10-10
  5. Apr 2, 2014 · The 2008 Universal Pictures film The Express: The Ernie Davis Story, based on the nonfiction book Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express, by Robert C. Gallagher, helped keep Davis' memory alive by ...

  6. 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.

  7. Nov 23, 2023 · Directed by Gary Fleder and released in 2008, the film is based on the true story of Davis, a Syracuse University football player who overcame numerous social and economic obstacles to become a legendary figure in college football history.

  8. dove.org › review › 7450-the-expressThe Express - Dove.org

    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.

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