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The Express

The Express (2008)

PG 2h 10m 6.9/10 IMDb
Drama

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

Director: Gary Fleder

Cast: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Henson, Omar Benson Miller, Nelsan Ellis

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Hate crimes (depicted) Racial slurs / racism (depicted)
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