Jackie Robinson

A thoughtful, absorbing documentary that blends archival voices with a sweeping sense of history, making you feel the weight and dignity of a life lived under pressure.

Created by

David McMahon, Ken Burns

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Rachel Robinson, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, justice, identity, politics

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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