About
Jack Roosevelt Robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseball’s color line and become one of the most beloved men in America. A fierce integrationist, Robinson used his immense fame to speak out against the discrimination he saw on and off the field, angering fans, the press, and even teammates who had once celebrated him for “turning the other cheek.” After baseball, he was a widely-read newspaper columnist, divisive political activist and tireless advocate for civil rights, who later struggled to remain relevant as diabetes crippled his body and a new generation of leaders set a more militant course for the civil rights movement.
Cast
Rachel Robinson
as Self
Barack Obama
as Self
Michelle Obama
as Self
Willie Mays
as Self
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Red Barber
as Self
David Robinson
as Self
Sharon Robinson
as Self
Carl Furillo
as Self
Ralph Branca
as Self
Don Newcombe
as Self
Vin Scully
as Self
Gerald Early
as Self
Jonathan Eig
as Self
Carly Simon
as Self
Myron Uhlberg
as Self
Tom Brokaw
as Self
Minnie Minoso
as Self
Howard Bryant
as Self
Alton Waldon
as Self
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Part One
Robinson rises from humble origins to integrate Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite the threats and abuse he faces on and off the field and, in the process, challenges the prejudiced notions of what a black man can achieve.
Part Two
Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had once lauded him for “turning the other cheek.” After baseball, he seeks ways to fight inequality, but as he faces a crippling illness, he struggles to remain relevant.
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