Jackie Robinson (2016)
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.
First Air Date: 2016-04-11
Last Air Date: 2016-04-12
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 2
Networks: PBS
Top Cast
- Rachel Robinson as Self
- Barack Obama as Self
- Michelle Obama as Self
- Willie Mays as Self
- Harry Belafonte as Self
- Red Barber as Self
- David Robinson as Self
- Sharon Robinson as Self
- Carl Furillo as Self
- Ralph Branca as Self
Seasons
Miniseries (2016)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part One
Robinson 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.
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Ep. 2: Part Two
Robinson 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.
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