Examines the life and times of Jack Roosevelt Robinson.
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.
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.
See the impact the March on Washington had both on the nation and on Jackie Robinson.
March on Washington
Learn how Jackie Robinson entered the Negro Leagues, playing for the Kansas City Monarchs.
The Negro Leagues
Ken Burns reveals fascinating stories about the legend's life on and off the field. Available now on DVD and Blu-ray.
Jackie Robinson and other films by Ken Burns are now available on iTunes