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The true story of Ernie Davis, two-time All-American running back for Syracuse University who led his team to the national championship in 1960. In 1961, he became the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy. Later that year, he was the first pick in the NFL draft. But Davis never got the chance to play professional football, he was diagnosed with leukemia during the summer of 1962 and died nearly a year later.

Also Known As:
Ernie Davis Story
The Ernie Davis Story

Production Status:
Released

Logline:
Based on the life of college football superstar Ernie Davis, who, in 1961, became the first black man to win the Heisman trophy. He went first in the NFL draft, but didn't play after being diagnosed with Leukemia.

Genres:
Drama, Adaptation, Biopic and Sports

Running Time:
2 hr. 10 min.

Release Date:
October 10th, 2008 (wide)

MPAA Rating:
PG for thematic content, violence and language involving racism, and for brief sensuality.

Distributors:
Universal Pictures

Production Co.:
Davis Entertainment, Relativity Media

Studios:
Universal Pictures

U.S. Box Office:
$9,589,875

Filming Locations:
Chicago, Illinois USA

Produced in:
United States