
The Express(2008)
Follow the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.


“Hope never quits”
Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.

Aaron Eckhart
Darrell Royal

Finn Wittrock
Freddie Steinmark

Robin Tunney
Gloria Steinmark

Sarah Bolger
Linda Wheeler

Michael Reilly Burke
Fred Steinmark

Todd Allen
Father Bomar

Richard Kohnke
Tom Campbell

Donny Boaz
Super Bill Bradley

Juston Street
Street

Mackenzie Meehan
Nurse Fuller
My All American is a drama film released in 2015 exploring themes of sports, american football, biography, based on true story, championship. Directed by Angelo Pizzo, it stars Aaron Eckhart, Finn Wittrock, Robin Tunney. Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.
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