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  1. 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. It was the film debut of Chadwick Boseman as Floyd Little.

  2. Oct 10, 2008 · 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.

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    • Biography, Drama, Sport
    • Gary Fleder
    • 2008-10-10
  3. Jan 20, 2009 · Rising from the humblest of beginnings, Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) overcame impossible odds to become the first African-American to win college football's greatest honor—the Heisman Trophy. Starring Dennis Quaid as the hard-nosed coach that helped drive him to greatness, The Express is a powerful story of triumph on and off the field that will ...

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    • Express
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    • Drama
  4. Oct 8, 2008 · A film about the first African-American Heisman Trophy winner, Ernie Davis, who died of leukemia at 23. The film focuses on his relationship with his coach, his teammates and his family, and the challenges he faced as a black player in the segregated South.

  5. 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.

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  7. 2h 9m2008. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Notes. 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.

  8. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › 1185801-the_expressThe Express | Rotten Tomatoes

    In the PG-13-rated The Express, Syracuse running back Ernie Davis (Brown) overcomes adversity and racism to become the first African-American to receive the Heisman Trophy.

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    • Biography, Drama
    • PG
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