In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball facing unabashed racism from the public, the press and other players.
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- The Movie Mobon TMDB · Aug 20229/10
**Overall : An incredibly inspiring story told with gravitas, quality, skill, and class.** To see a film celebrate the character, resilience, and endurance of a man that withstood prejudice, violence, and bigotry without returning hatred with hatred is just inspiring—brilliant cast with incredible performances. The film focuses on the maturity and bravery of Robinson in overcoming enormous opposition. 42 tells the story well while still capturing the weight and pressure of each moment of the game. I could see Robinson’s skill as well as his motivation and resolve. This movie portrays the sport of baseball well but is ultimately about the power of character in the face of overwhelming opposition and how it can change attitudes, hearts, and minds.
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Cast
- Chadwick BosemanJackie Robinson
- Harrison FordBranch Rickey
- Nicole BeharieRachel Robinson
- Christopher MeloniLeo Durocher
- Ryan MerrimanDixie Walker
- Lucas BlackPee Wee Reese
- André HollandWendell Smith
- Alan TudykBen Chapman
- Hamish LinklaterRalph Branca
- T. R. KnightHarold Parrott
Crew
- Brian HelgelandDirector
- Brian HelgelandScreenplay
- Don BurgessDirector of Photography
- Mark IshamOriginal Music Composer
- Peter McNultyEditor
- Kevin StittEditor
- Thomas TullProducer
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