Every year, one of the big movie studios produce a sports movie that’s meant to not only teach you about our countries past, but to pull a few heart strings while they’re at it. This year is no different, as Universal is releasing “The Express” in a few weeks, and it's a football movie based on the life of Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.  Here’s the official synopsis:

Based on a true story, The Express follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown).

Raised in poverty in Pennsylvania coal-mining country, Davis hurdled social and economic obstacles to become one of the greatest running backs in college football history.  Under the guidance of legendary Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), he became a hero who superseded Jim Brown’s achievements and set records that stand to this day.

Decorated veteran Schwartzwalder was a Southerner with a single vision of a national championship and hardened ideas about how the world worked.  But though he and Davis clashed mightily, he taught the player everything he knew about football, just as Davis helped him learn the true meaning of victory.

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.

Anyway, I’ll be attending the press junket for “The Express” this weekend, so look for a lot of interviews before the movie arrives in theaters. Until then, take a look at some of the clips and featurettes that Universal has given us. “The Express” arrives in theaters October 10^th.

A Look Inside The Express Featurette

Clip 1 – Coach and Jim go see Ernie play

Clip 2 – Ernie’s first Syracuse practice

Clip 3 – Ernie questions coach about being given #44

Clip 4 – JB introduces himself and Ernie to the girls

Clip 5 – Ernie scores a touchdown against Kansa

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