Ken Burns: Jackie Robinson

Season 1

Jackie Robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseball's color line and become one of the most beloved men in America. Featuring intimate and revealing interviews with his family and rarely seen photographs and film footage, documentary tells the extraordinary story of an American icon whose lifelong battle for first class citizenship for all African Americans.

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S1 E1 - Part I
April 10, 2016
1 h 51 min
TV-PG
Robinson integrates Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite threats and abuse.
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S1 E2 - Part II
April 11, 2016
1 h 53 min
TV-PG
Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, risking his enormous popularity.
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S1 E101 - Anderson Monarchs
April 3, 2016
4min
TV-PG
A little league team from Philadelphia celebrates Jackie Robinson's legacy.
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Directors: Ken Burns Sarah Burns David McMahon

Producers: Sarah Burns David McMahon Ken Burns

Studio: PBS

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