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



Christopher Severio
Brandon Burlsworth

Neal McDonough
Marty Burlsworth

Leslie Easterbrook
Barbara

Nick Searcy
The Farmer

M.C. Gainey
Coach Ford

Quinton Aaron
Coach Aaron

Michael Parks
Leo

Fredric Lehne
Coach Bender

Texas Battle
Anthony Lucas

Wayne Duvall
Pastor Rick
Greater is a family, drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of sports, american football, biography, based on true story, brandon burlsworth. Directed by David Hunt, it stars Christopher Severio, Neal McDonough, Leslie Easterbrook. The incredible true story of the greatest walk-on in the history of college football.
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