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Ken Burns: Jackie Robinson

PRIMETIME EMMY® winner
Season 1
Jackie Robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseball’s color line and become one of the most beloved men in America. Featuring revealing interviews with his family and rarely seen photos and film footage, this is the extraordinary story of an American icon whose lifelong battle for first class citizenship for all African Americans transcends even his remarkable athletic achievements.
IMDb 8.220162 episodesTV-PG
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Part I
    April 10, 2016
    1 h 51 min
    TV-PG
    Robinson integrates Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite threats and abuse.
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  2. S1 E2 - Part II
    April 11, 2016
    1 h 53 min
    TV-PG
    Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, risking his enormous popularity.
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Bonus

The Anderson Monarchs
The Anderson Monarchs
4minTV-PG
The Anderson Monarchs are the Little League team from South Philadelphia named after the Kansas City Monarchs, which was the legendary Negro League team for which Jackie Robinson played before breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947.
The Anderson Monarchs are the Little League team from South Philadelphia named after the Kansas City Monarchs, which was the legendary Negro League team for which Jackie Robinson played before breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947.
The Anderson Monarchs are the Little League team from South Philadelphia named after the Kansas City Monarchs, which was the legendary Negro League team for which Jackie Robinson played before breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947.

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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Sarah BurnsKen BurnsDavid McMahon
Producers
Ken BurnsDavid McMahonSarah Burns
Cast
Keith David
Studio
PBS
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