Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Documentary 2016

An in-depth look at the life of Jack Roosevelt Robinson. Persevering against inequality and discrimination, Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15 1947.

Documentary 2016

PG

Starring Jamie Foxx, Ken Burns, Keith David

EPISODE 1

Part I

Jackie Robinson rises from humble origins to become a Major League Baseball player, integrating the sport and playing strong despite death threats on and off the field.

1 hr 51 min · 11 Apr 2016 PG
EPISODE 2

Part II

Jackie Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice; after baseball, Robinson fights inequality and illness.

1 hr 53 min · 12 Apr 2016 PG

Jamie Foxx

Jackie Robinson
Ken Burns

Narrator
Keith David

Narrator
Ken Burns

Director
David McMahon

Director

About

Jackie Robinson

DOCUMENTARY

An in-depth look at the life of Jack Roosevelt Robinson. Persevering against inequality and discrimination, Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15 1947.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2016
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.