The Express [videorecording] / Universal Pictures ; directed by Gary Fleder ; written by Charles Leavitt ; produced by John Davis ; executive producers, Derek Dauchy, Arne L. Schmidt ; director of photography, Kramer Morgenthau ; a Davis Entertainment Company production ; [Relataivity Media].
Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Omar Benson Miller, Aunjanue Ellis, Clancy Brown, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Saul Rubinek, Nelsan Ellis, Charles S. Dutton, Geoff Stults, Evan Jones, Nicole Beharie, Chelcie Ross, Enver Gjokaj, Maximilian Osinski. Based on the book "Ernie Davis: the Elmira Express" by Robert C. Gallagher. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Gary Fleder; Making of The Express; "Making history : the story of Ernie Davis" featurette; "Inside the playbook" (shooting the football games); "From Hollywood to Syracuse" (the legacy of Ernie Davis); Optionsl feature commentary with director Gary Fleder.
Summary:
Witness the inspirational true story of a real American hero, Ernie Davis. Rising from humblest of beginnings, Ernie Davis overcame impossible odds to become the first African-American to win college football's greatest honor-the Heisman Trophy.
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