Jackie Robinson
Documentary
Jack Roosevelt Robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseball’s color line and become one of the most beloved men in America. A fierce integrationist, Robinson used his immense fame to speak out against the discrimination he saw on and off the field, angering fans, the press, and even teammates who had once celebrated him for “turning the other cheek.” After baseball, he was a widely-read newspaper columnist, divisive political activist and tireless advocate for civil rights, who later struggled to remain relevant as diabetes crippled his body and a new generation of leaders set a more militant course for the civil rights movement.
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Seasons & episodes
1Part One11 Apr 2016 · 120m · ★ 1.0Robinson rises from humble origins to integrate Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite the threats and abuse he faces on and off the field and, in the process, challenges the prejudiced notions of what a black man can achieve.
2Part Two12 Apr 2016 · 120m · ★ 1.0Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had once lauded him for “turning the other cheek.” After baseball, he seeks ways to fight inequality, but as he faces a crippling illness, he struggles to remain relevant.
Details
- First aired
- 11 Apr 2016
- Last aired
- 12 Apr 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- PBS
- Episodes
- 2
- Votes
- 9 on TMDB
Cast
Rachel RobinsonSelf
Barack ObamaSelf
Michelle ObamaSelf
Willie MaysSelf
Harry BelafonteSelf- RRed BarberSelf
David RobinsonSelf- SSharon RobinsonSelf
- CCarl FurilloSelf
- RRalph BrancaSelf
- DDon NewcombeSelf
Vin ScullySelf
Gerald EarlySelf- JJonathan EigSelf
