This inspiring Sports Movie is based on the fascinating true story of college football hero Ernie Davies (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. After achieving his dream of being recruited by the NFL, tragedy struck the talented player and he died of leukaemia at the age of 23. Ernie never got the chance to take part in a NFL game; however, his legacy transformed the face of professional sports forever and helped to break down colour boundaries.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Based on an 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. But his tale would forever change the face of professional sports. Raised in poverty in Pennsylvania coal-mining country, Davis overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become an unstoppable running back for the Syracuse Orangemen. Under the guidance of coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid)-a hard-nosed surrogate father with an obsession for winning a national championship - Davis would develop from an impressive high-school athlete into a legend. While everyone agreed Ernie Davis was a miracle player, few thought this quiet young man would become an icon for the burgeoning civil rights movement dividing America in the early 1960s. Refusing to play by the unspoken racist rules of the day, Davis broke through one barrier after another to alter the way fans looked at men of his color. Though leukemia struck the player a terrible blow in the prime of his life, his spirit soared when most would crumble. Forcing his bull-headed coach to re-examine a life lived in color-based privilege, Davis would join the ranks of black pioneers who inspired a movement that smashed barriers on and off the playing field. Actors Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Nelsan Ellis, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Clancy Brown, Charles S. Dutton, Geoff Stults, Aunjanue Ellis, Saul Rubinek, Enver Gjokaj, Chelcie Ross, Frank Grillo & Christian Stolte Director Gary Fleder Certificate PG Year 2008 Screen Widescreen 2.40:1 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby Digital (5.1) Additional Languages Italian ; Spanish Subtitles English for the hearing impaired ; Italian ; Spanish ; Danish ; Dutch ; Finnish ; Norwegian ; Portugese ; Swedish Duration 2 hours and 4 minutes (approx)
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