Question 1

Which actor made their feature film debut in The Express?

Accepted Answer

Chadwick Boseman made his feature film debut in this film.

Question 2

What interesting connection exists between Nicole Beharie's roles in The Express and 42?

Accepted Answer

In The Express, she plays the girlfriend of the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. In 42 (2013), she plays the wife of the first African American to play Major League Baseball.

Question 3

What subtle foreshadowing occurs during Ernie Davis' physical exam in the film?

Accepted Answer

During his Cleveland Browns physical, the doctor feels Davis' neck and asks if he has been feeling well. Swollen lymph glands in the neck are a symptom of leukemia.

Question 4

Which two actors in The Express actually played college football in real life?

Accepted Answer

Rob Brown played football at Amherst College and Geoff Stults played at Whittier College.

Question 5

What is the story of The Express about?

Accepted Answer

It follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

Question 6

Which actor made their feature film debut in The Express?

Accepted Answer

Chadwick Boseman made his feature film debut in this film.

Question 7

What connection does Nicole Beharie have to two different sports pioneers in separate films?

Accepted Answer

In The Express, she plays the girlfriend of the first African American Heisman Trophy winner. In 42 (2013), she plays the wife of the first African American Major League Baseball player.

Question 8

What subtle clue about Ernie Davis' health appears during his Cleveland Browns physical?

Accepted Answer

The doctor feels Davis' swollen neck lymph glands, which can be a symptom of leukemia or just an infection.

Question 9

Which two actors in the film actually played college football in real life?

Accepted Answer

Rob Brown played football at Amherst College and Geoff Stults played at Whittier College.

Question 10

What is the inspirational story at the heart of The Express?

Accepted Answer

It follows the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

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