Jackie Robinson(2016)
Jackie Robinson Synopsis
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.
Jackie Robinson (2016) is a documentary series that premiered on April 11, 2016, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Rachel Robinson, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Willie Mays. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2016-04-11
- Last aired:
- 2016-04-12
Jackie Robinson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rachel Robinson
as Self
Barack Obama
as Self
Michelle Obama
as Self
Willie Mays
as Self
Harry Belafonte
as Self
- Red Barber
Red Barber
as Self
David Robinson
as Self
- Sharon Robinson
Sharon Robinson
as Self
- Carl Furillo
Carl Furillo
as Self
- Ralph Branca
Ralph Branca
as Self
- Don Newcombe
Don Newcombe
as Self
Vin Scully
as Self
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Jackie Robinson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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Jackie Robinson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Jackie Robinson?
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Jackie Robinson (2016) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Jackie Robinson are there?
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Jackie Robinson has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 11, 2016.
Is Jackie Robinson still running?
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No. Jackie Robinson is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 12, 2016.
Who is in the cast of Jackie Robinson?
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Jackie Robinson (2016) stars Rachel Robinson, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Willie Mays and Harry Belafonte. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Jackie Robinson any good?
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Jackie Robinson (2016) is rated 7.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.