Based on the incredible true story, The Express follows the inspirational life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy.

Interviews and performances by the men who shaped the tough urban blues sound of Chicago. Dick Gregory provides the commentary, whilst sessions are provided by Muddy Waters, Johnnie Lewis, Floyd Jones, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells and J.B. Hutto.

In 1971, Bruce Iglauer founded Alligator Records, the most successful modern blues label. In early 1992, Iglauer staged the Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Tour starring Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, Katie Webster, Lonnie Brooks (w/Ronnie Baker Brooks), and Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials. Director Robert Mugge's film, PRIDE AND JOY: THE STORY OF ALLIGATOR RECORDS, documents that exciting tour.