The Express (The Express: The Ernie Davis Story) (2008)

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I wasn’t sure what to expect from this flick but since the ratings were pretty good, I thought I should check it out. Basically, it is a rather typical (American) football biography with some historical background. If you have seen any of those, you pretty much have seen all of them. Still, I really enjoyed this one and, I would go even further, and say that it is the best one I have seen so far... read more

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.