True Blood Goes to the movie: 'The Express' starring Nelsan Ellis

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This biopic focuses on the relationship of Ernie Davis (1939-1963), a gifted African-American athlete, and his coach from 1958 to 1962 at Syracuse University, Ben Schwartzwalder (1909-1993). Schwartzwalder recruits Davis with the help of All-American running back, Jim Brown. The civil rights movement is gaining steam; Davis experiences prejudice on campus, in town, and on the field, sometimes from teammates. How he handles it and how he challenges Schwartzwalder to stand up for his players provide a counterpoint to several great seasons that lead first to a national championship and then to the Heismann Trophy. Written by {jhailey@hotmail.com}

Cast

Rob Brown ... Ernie Davis

Dennis Quaid ... Ben Schwartzwalder

Darrin Dewitt Henson ... Jim Brown

Omar Benson Miller ... Jack Buckley Nelsan Ellis ... Will Davis, Jr.

Charles S. Dutton ... Willie 'Pops' Davis

Justin Martin ... Young Ernie Davis

Justin Jones ... Young Will

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469903/