Ken Burns: Jackie Robinson
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Ken Burns: Jackie Robinson

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Jackie Robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseball’s color line and become one of the most beloved men in America. Featuring revealing interviews with his family and rarely seen photos and film footage, this is the extraordinary story of an American icon whose lifelong battle for first class citizenship for all African Americans transcends even his remarkable athletic achievements.
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  1. S1 F1Part I

    10. April 2016
    1 Std. 51 Min.
    TV-PG
    Jack Roosevelt Robinson rose from humble origins to break the color barrier in baseball, becoming one of the most beloved men in America. His tremendous baseball skill, strength of character and insistence on equality made him the perfect choice for Branch Rickey, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, in his search for a black player with the talent and fortitude to integrate Major League Baseball.
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  2. S1 F2Part II

    11. April 2016
    1 Std. 53 Min.
    TV-PG
    In 1949, Robinson led the Dodgers to the World Series for the second time in three seasons and won the Most Valuable Player award. He also began to speak out, arguing calls with umpires and challenging opposing players. After baseball, he found new ways to use his fame to fight discrimination, writing newspaper columns and working towards economic empowerment for blacks.
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