Ken Burns: Jackie Robinson

Ken Burns: Jackie Robinson

Documentary 2016

Available on Prime Video

Ken Burns examines the life and times of Major League Baseball player Jack Roosevelt Robinson.

Documentary 2016

Starring Jamie Foxx, Ken Burns, Keith David

EPISODE 1

Part 1

Born to tenant farmers in rural Georgia and raised in Pasadena, California, Jackie Robinson rose from humble origins to break the colour barrier in baseball. He excelled at athletics from an early age, but faced racism and discrimination everywhere.

1 hr 51 min · 11 Apr 2016
EPISODE 2

Part 2

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.

1 hr 53 min · 12 Apr 2016

Jamie Foxx

Jackie Robinson
Ken Burns

Narrator
Keith David

Narrator
Ken Burns

Director
David McMahon

Director

About

Ken Burns: Jackie Robinson

DOCUMENTARY

Ken Burns examines the life and times of Major League Baseball player Jack Roosevelt Robinson.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2016

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.