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★7.9/10
Jackie Robinson
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.
Synopsis
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.
Seasons
Cast & Crew
Rachel Robinson
Self
Barack Obama
Self
Michelle Obama
Self
Willie Mays
Self
Harry Belafonte
Self
Red Barber
Self
David Robinson
Self
Sharon Robinson
Self
Technical Specs
First Air Date2016-04-11
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime120 MIN
Rating7.9/10
StatusEnded
Languages
English
Hashtags
#baseball#civil rights#miniseries
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