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JACKIE ROBINSON STORY

Mixed feelings from the kids. "I prefer more modern movies. This felt old, since it was in black and white. It was okay but I didn't love it. "I loved learning more about this baseball player." "It's a true story. People were mean to Jackie but not everyone was." "There were a lot of prejudiced people then. The baseball owner (Branch) was really good and didn't care about people's color - he only cared if they could play the game." "It was very original and very interesting." Favorite part: When the team accepted Jackie for his skill and stopped seeing only that his color was different. Also, when he got his own locker.

Very enjoyable documentary about someone who made such an impact on the world of baseball and on athletics and organized sports in general. Of course, most of us know who Jackie Robinson is but very little about his actual life - such as serving in the armed forces. Jackie Robinson plays himself in the film which makes it more real. The black and white archival clips are slower paced that today's films but they do not detract from the story. Good format, very upbeat and encouraging. Relevant to those interested in studying history, civil rights, equality issues, courage, and athlete celebrities.

In this "four-star, straightforward account" (Blockbuster Entertainment Guide) of the man who opened athletic doors for people of all ethnicities, Jackie Robinson plays himself so well that "he can drop the diamond for the sound stages any day he chooses" (The Hollywood Reporter)! Jackie Robinson's uphill battle to the big leagues began when he was just a little boy. Given a mitt and a chance, Jackie easily proved how good he was on the field. But it would take more than just his amazing talent to get him to the top. Being African American in a time of racial discord, Jackie had to break through impossible barriers to get his shot. By playing hard and overcoming unbelievable odds, Jackie proved that he was not only one of the best players ever to set foot on a major league diamond, but also one of the bravest men ever to grace American sports! Starring Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers.