
Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.... (Full plot summary below)
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Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.
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| New York TimesBosley CrowtherHere the simple story of Mr. Robinson's trail-blazing career is re-enacted with manifest fidelity and conspicuous dramatic restraint. And Mr. Robinson displays a calm assurance and composure that might be envied by many a Hollywood star. |
| Common Sense MediaNell MinowMovie's main asset is that Robinson plays himself. |
| User ReviewThomas FThe movie is not a great movie, but the story behind the movie is what gives the movie such a great rating!! |
| User ReviewSheri LJackie plays himself, so the movie is wonderful in that aspect. A great way to introduce Jackie Robinson to the next generation. |
| User ReviewLinda WFirst black man allowed to play professional baseball. |
| User ReviewGreg Wawesome bio-pic starring the man himself playing himself like audie murphy played himself in 'to hell and back' |
| User ReviewKevin SGood movie, quite unusual though that Robinson plays himself in the movie. |
| User ReviewPaul MVery good story about Robinson (who plays himself) breaking into Major League Baseball. Begs for a good remake. |
| User ReviewKayla SI think it's sweet that Jackie Robinson portrays himself |
| User ReviewCha tjackie Robinson plays Jackie Robinson in this true Jackie Robinson story about Jackie Robinson. |