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The Express

7.12008 · 2h 10m · EN

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

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Rob Brown

Ernie Davis

Dennis Quaid

Ben Schwartzwalder

Darrin Henson

Jim Brown

Omar Benson Miller

Jack Buckley

Nelsan Ellis

Will Davis, Jr.

Charles S. Dutton

Willie 'Pops' Davis

Justin Martin

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Director: Gary Fleder
Status: Released
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