Jackie Robinson (2016)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Jackie Robinson
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, WETA+ | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | PBS America | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Jackie Robinson in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Jackie Robinson 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. Jackie Robinson is a Documentary series, first aired on 2016-04-11, 1 season and 2 episodes.
Is Jackie Robinson worth watching?
TMDB users rate Jackie Robinson 7.3 out of 10 from 10 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Jackie Robinson?
In the United States, Jackie Robinson streams on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen and WETA+ and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Sarah Burns, Ken Burns, David McMahon
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
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Sources
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