David McMahon
Director
Jackie Robinson (2016)
Miniseries
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.
Released April 11, 2016
Episode 120 min
10+
Genres: Biography, Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.baseball, tmdb.civil-rights, tmdb.miniseries, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.title-directed-by-female, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.1910s + 2 more, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated
Watch Providers: PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Florentine Films
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
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S1E1 - 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.
April 11, 2016, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
April 12, 2016, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 120 min.
Season Runtime: 240 min.
Released: April 11, 2016
Last Air Date: April 12, 2016, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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