2013
12+
127 daqiqa
Jackie Robinson breaks baseball's racial barrier and changes the history of American sports.
In 1946, Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey makes a historic decision by signing Jackie Robinson, challenging the racial barrier that had long existed in Major League Baseball. Robinson enters professional baseball knowing that his talent will not be the only thing tested. He faces racism, insults and hostility from opponents, teammates, fans and even people within the sport. Rickey understands that Robinson must withstand enormous pressure because any confrontation could threaten both his career and their attempt to change baseball. Robinson responds by maintaining his composure and allowing his performance on the field to speak for him. As his career develops, his talent begins to win over teammates and supporters while challenging those who oppose him. The film tells the story of Robinson's breakthrough and the wider significance of his place in American sports history.


