The Express
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The Express

He changed our country... one yard at a time.

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

Drama

Why watch this

Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

Released October 10, 2008

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
288
Seasons
-

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Ernie Davis

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Ben Schwartzwalder

Darrin Henson

Darrin Henson

Jim Brown

Omar Benson Miller

Omar Benson Miller

Jack Buckley

Nelsan Ellis

Nelsan Ellis

Will Davis, Jr.

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Willie 'Pops' Davis

Justin Martin

Justin Martin

Young Ernie

Justin Jones

Justin Jones

Young Will

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