The Express (2008)

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Starring

• Dennis Quaid as Ben Schwartzwalder
• Rob Brown
• Omar Benson Miller
• Clancy Brown
• Charles S. Dutton
• Nelsan Ellis as Will Davis, Jr.
• Darrin Dewitt Henson
• Geoff Stults as Bob Lundy
• Frank Grillo
• Aunjanue Ellis
• Evan Jones
• Zachary Gordon

Movie Story

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 Under the guidance of legendary Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), he became a hero who superseded Jim Brown's achievements and set records that stand to this day.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.

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Reader's Reviews

THIS MOVIE IS NOT BASED ON REAL EVENTS WEST VIRGINIA DID NOT MAKE RACIAL COMMENTS AND THROW GARBAGE AT THE PLAYER THAT NEVER HAPPEND I THINK WE DESERVE A APOLOGY FROM THE WRITERS DIRECTER ETC ETC GO DUB-V(WEST VIRGINIA)

posted by revaDUBVFAN1 on Oct 11, 2008

Great movie. Finally a sports movie where the action seemed real. Great story, great acting, great soundtrack. I can't say enough great things about it.

posted by bada on May 11, 2009