UNITED STATES · 2008

The Express

Gary Fleder
racism sports biography college football breaking barriers African-American history
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Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

Year2008
CountryUnited States
DirectorGary Fleder
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