Rating: PG
Genre:
Drama
Theatrical Release: 10/10/2008(USA)
Release Date: 01/20/2009
SubTitles: English/Espanol/French
Dubbed: English/Espanol
Sound: DD5.1/DTS
Run Time: 130 min
Flags: Adult Situations, Adult Language
Distributor/Studio: Universal Studios
Finding Forrester star
Rob Brown steps into the cleats of Heisman Trophy-winning gridiron giant
Ernie Davis in director
Gary Fleder's
inspirational sports docudrama. As a young boy reared not far from the northern Pennsylvania state line,
Davis dreamed of blasting through the end zone and scoring a triumphant touchdown while fans rose to their feet and cheered. When
Davis later became a star running back for the Syracuse Orangemen, his dreams were finally on the way to becoming a reality. Under the wing of coach
Ben Schwartzwalder (
Dennis Quaid), it seemed as if there is nothing that could stop
Davis from entering into the annals of sports history; even during an era in which the civil rights movement was just gaining momentum, this fledgling gridiron giant never once doubted his ability to rise to the top. When
Davis was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after being drafted into the NFL, however, his will to survive soon eclipsed his dreams of success.
~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
;)
