Slideshow
THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY
Sunday, April 2
11:00
Presented in association with the new JACKIE ROBINSON MUSEUM (a short walk from FF). Discounts for all ticket-holders.
U.S., 1950
Directed by Alfred E. Green
Starring Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson
Approx. 77 min. 35mm.
Jackie Robinson stars as himself, alongside Ruby Dee as wife Rachel in this “still timely and surprisingly potent biography which charts the life story of Jackie Robinson, the Brooklyn Dodgers great who broke the major league color barrier.” – Leonard Maltin
Learn more about the Jackie Robinson Museum.
Reviews
“Mr. Robinson, doing that rare thing of playing himself in the picture's leading role, displays a calm assurance and composure that might be envied by many a Hollywood star.”
– The New York Times