Jackie Robinson took time out after leading the Dodgers to their 1949 pennant to make the story of his life, and though he was a better infielder than he was an actor, anyone who loves baseball will be intrigued by the story of the determined man who broke the color barrier in the major
leagues. Some license has been taken by the screenwriters, but for the most part this is a straightforward account of Robinson's lifelong battle against racism, following him from his impoverished childhood through his glory years at UCLA and on to his army experience and his playing days with the
Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues, and finally depicting the tremendous challe...
Released:
1950
Rated:
NR
Length:
76 mins