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      Jackie Robinson

      TV-PG 2016 1 Season Documentary Biography List
      100% 15 Reviews Avg. Tomatometer 80% Fewer than 50 Ratings Avg. Audience Score Director Ken Burns examines the life of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who crosses the color barrier to become the first black man to play Major League Baseball when he takes the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. The documentary follows Robinson's determination to perform and play the game, despite death threats on and off the field. Using his fame and popularity to speak out against injustice and prejudice, Robinson perseveres in the fight against inequality and discrimination. The program also touches on Robinson's life after baseball, including his fight against diabetes. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 12 Buy Now

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      Synopsis Director Ken Burns examines the life of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who crosses the color barrier to become the first black man to play Major League Baseball when he takes the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. The documentary follows Robinson's determination to perform and play the game, despite death threats on and off the field. Using his fame and popularity to speak out against injustice and prejudice, Robinson perseveres in the fight against inequality and discrimination. The program also touches on Robinson's life after baseball, including his fight against diabetes.
      Director
      Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, David McMahon
      Network
      PBS
      Rating
      TV-PG
      Genre
      Documentary, Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Apr 11, 2016