Sports Leadership Resource Centre: Movies
Summary: Based on a true story, “The Express” follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), who under the guidance of legendary Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid) became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. 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. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports.
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