| SYNOPSIS __________
Plot:
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.
Raised in poverty in Pennsylvania coal-mining country, Davis
hurdled social and economic obstacles to become one of the
greatest running backs in college football history. Under
the guidance of legendary Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder
(Dennis Quaid), he became a hero who superseded Jim Brown’s
achievements and set records that stand to this day.
Decorated veteran Schwartzwalder was a Southerner with a
single vision of a national championship and hardened ideas
about how the world worked. But though he and Davis clashed
mightily, he taught the player everything he knew about football,
just as Davis helped him learn the true meaning of victory.
As the growing civil rights movement divided the country
in the ’60s, Davis became a symbol for achievement that
transcended race. Refusing to flinch from others’ prejudices,
he achieved all his goals—until he faced a challenge
that would make most men crumble. He joined the ranks of black
pioneers by teaching a generation tolerance, inspiring a movement
that smashed barriers on and off the field.
DETAILS__________
Studio:
Universal Pictures
Production Co:
Relativity Media
Davis Entertainment Company
Release Date:
October 10, 2008
RELATED LINKS__________
Wikipedia - Movie Info
en.wikipedia.org
Wikipedia - Director Info
en.wikipedia.org
Wikipedia - Ernie Davis
en.wikipedia.org
Misc Info
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Netflix Page
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