The Express: Directed by Gary Fleder. With Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Omar Benson Miller. A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

The film is based on the life of Syracuse University football player Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, portrayed by actor Rob Brown. The Express explores civil rights topics, such as racism, discrimination and athletics.

Jul 15, 2023 · Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers were Chicago Bears roommates in the late1960s, when pro football still endured a bit of race-based segregation.

Oct 17, 2008 · Former Syracuse University football players say there were racist incidents when SU played in the Cotton Bowl (above), but not in West Virginia, as shown in the film "The Express."

Twilight Zone: The Movie; 1984. The Cotton Club; The Killing Floor TV; Places in the Heart; A Soldier's Story; The Times of Harvey Milk* 1985. The Color Purple; 1986. Native Son; Resting Place TV; Soul Man; Wildcats; 1987. Ethnic Notions* (1 sequel: 1992*) A Gathering of Old Men TV; Who Killed Vincent Chin?* 1988. Alien Nation ; Betrayed; Bird ...

In 1971, Virginia high-school football was everything to the people of Alexandria, but when the school board was forced to integrate an all-Black school with an all-white one, the foundation of football's tradition was put to the test.

Nov 21, 2009 · The Great White Hope: A History of Subtly Racist Sports Movies. To see why we're suspicious and steamed, check out these other, pattern-forming sports movies about light-skinned saviors.

The following is a list of American football films. A star of the college football team (Charles Ray) was forced to work as a milkman when his father's business begins to fail. Now considered a lost film. Silent film with Harold Lloyd as a water boy who gets to play in team's big game.

Remember the Titans: Directed by Boaz Yakin. With Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst. In 1971, Virginia high-school football was everything to the people of Alexandria, but when the school board was forced to integrate an all-Black school with an all-white one, the foundation of football's tradition was put to the test.

Sep 9, 2023 · Spanning over 100 years of cinema history, here are the films that transcended the field and won over our hearts. Football is a game of inches, and each of these movies inch viewers closer...