Jackie Robinson: My Story
Description
“Every young person in America should see this film.” -- New York Post
“An absolutely brilliant portrayal of a great man's life. Jackie Robinson comes to life in this film.” -- Currents Magazine
A thrilling entertainment that traces the extraordinary life and career of one of our greatest heroes, Jackie Robinson: My Story is a cinematic home run. Chronicling tragedy, triumph, dignity and great courage, this is the story of a man who changed the course of American history.
This award-winning film tells his story like it’s never been told before: The setting is the Dodger clubhouse at historic and legendary Ebbets Field. Jackie (Stephen Hill), in his early thirties and the prime of his baseball career, appears in the clubhouse. He recounts his remarkable story with classic footage and rare photos of the people and events that helped define his groundbreaking career and inspiring life.
Featuring guest appearances by Jackie’s Dodger teammates Don Newcombe, Clem Labine and Carl Erskine in the film’s prologue, Jackie Robinson: A Life Story won the Best Picture Award at both the Long Island International Film Expo and the Garden State Film Festival.
Bonus Features for DVD
- "Jackie Robinson: An American Hero" Featurette
| DISCS 1 |
RUN-TIME 67 min |
| ASPECT RATIO 1.33:1 |
COLOR Color, Black and White |
| LANGUAGE English |
REGION Region 1 |
| RATING Not Rated |
PRODUCTION DATE 2003 |
| CLOSED-CAPTIONED No |
Cast & Crew
| Marino Amoruso | Director |
| Marino Amoruso | Writer |
| Myra Weinstein | Producer |
| Stephen Hill | Actor |