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In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking MLB's infamous color line and forever changing history.

Directors: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman Harrison Ford Nicole Beharie

Genres: Drama Special Interest

Subtitles: English [CC]

Audio languages: EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]

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Supporting actors: Christopher Meloni Andre Holland Lucas Black Hamish Linklater

Producers: Thomas Tull

Studio: Warner Bros.

Content advisory: Drug usefoul languageviolence

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Lifeisgood_66

So good and hurtful at times to watch. A definite must see.

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020

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I was deeply moved to tears by this movie. While I am too young to know who Jackie Robinson was I am so grateful his memory lives on. I decided to watch this when on Twitter I saw 2 ball clubs do a "42 sec moment of silence" for Jackie Robinson Day. They did not play. They left the BLM shirt on the field. That post moved me to tears which moved me to see this show to find out more. The story behind the story if you will. It is equally sad to know the actor who portrayed Jackie Robinson #42, Chadwick Boseman, had recently passed away. This movie means more than just a great show, with a well written script, spot on wardrobe and excellent acting. Racism has got to stop. It bothered and hurt to see as all are standing for the Star Spangled Banner for respect for this great country , when referees, managers, fans and players are showing how much disrespect they have for another human being. Another American. I know it is a movie but the struggle is real. Thank you to the cast and crew for doing an amazing job honoring this incredible man's memory.

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Janice E. Durham

Informative Movie

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020

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The sad thing is, you would think that the racism back then would be over, but it seems to be worse today. This is a movie of perseverance (persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success). Trying to not be mad at people calling you horrible racist names, to be the first black man in a game full of white supremacists. Because, as we know, as soon as you defend or fight back, you become the bad guy. Not an easy thing to do. I loved this movie.

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Kakie

Wonderful Tribute and History Lesson

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020

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I've wanted to see this movie since it's release in 2012, but it was out of theaters before I got the chance to see it. When Chadwick Bozeman passed away, it compelled me to look for this movie. I loved everything about this movie, and it became particularly poignant given the sad passing of a wonderful actor and human being at so young an age. It was eye-opening to see the story behind Jackie Robinson's rise. I of course expected that it has been hard for him because of the bigotry he must have endured, but it was a real education as to how deep and insidious it hade been. What a brave man, who wouldn't compromise about who he was and what he wanted to accomplish. Two excellent men I had the privilege of getting to know better through this film and Bozeman's portrayal.

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D. G. DevinTop Contributor: Baseball

Uplifiting and inspiring and mostly accurate

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016

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It's mind-boggling to think that within living memory someone had to be the first black player in the big leagues, and this movie does a terrific job of telling that astonishing story. Inspirational is a good description of this film, as brave people put their careers and even their lives on the line to strike a blow at the institutionalized evil of racism in America. Harrison Ford is terrific as Dodgers GM Branch Rickey, a man whose many baseball innovations included breaking the color battier by signing Jackie Robinson. Chadwick Boseman is also good as Robinson, although perhaps because of the screenplay he comes across as slightly more sainted than Robinson really was. As played by Boseman, Robinson suffers in silence more than he really did, as the real Robinson apparently could be shrill and was known to talk his own share of trash from the dugout. It's also a bit disappointing that the film doesn't show that Rickey was not the only baseball executive trying to integrate baseball, as there were some like National League president Ford Frick who told white players threatening a boycott that they would never play in the league again--in the movie it seems like it's Rickey and Robinson against the world. But overall this is an uplifting film, and you don't need to be a baseball fan to enjoy it, as it deals with the point where America finally began to deal with the ugly reality of racism. This is one of those movies that every kid in school should see.

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Cynthia

One of the best true stories of all time

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020

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I've already watched this movie twice and I would watch it again. This, in my opinion, is one of the best true stories of all time. I would compare his story to other well-known saints. We should all be inspired by Jackie's ability to overcome adversity. As white people, we have so much to learn from stories like his. We have no idea what it feels like to be looked at mostly by the color one's skin. If you don't know what white privilege is, watch this movie. Chadwick is an amazing actor - May he rest in peace while we continue to enjoy his acting. Harrison Ford plays a very humorous and necessary role in this film as well. Highly enjoyable and beautiful film. Hands down - Five star!

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Daniel L.

100% must watch

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2018

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Amazing,Powerful film.

Baumann

Fantastisch!

Reviewed in Germany on January 3, 2016

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Habe mir den Film bei Lovefilm geliehen und werde ihn sofort kaufen. Ein Stück Geschichte, von Männern, die Mut gegenüber dem täglichen Rassismus und den Vorurteilen (auch teilweise gebildeter) Mitmenschen gezeigt haben.

Der Film an sich ist schön und gut gemacht, sehr authenthisch aus der Zeit, aber was mich so jede Minute berühert hat ist, dass es wahr ist, dass jemand tatsächlich soviel Mut gezeigt hat, soviel Beherrschung und soviel Mitgefühl.

Jemand hat sich ohne Not (der GM der Dodgers) aus einer komfortablen Position als Präsident eines erfolgreichen Baseballteams aufgemacht, seines eigenen Gewissens wegen, um das ungeschrieben Gesetz der damaligen weißen Major League zu brechen. Weil er sich vor sich selbst und vor Gott verantworten möchte.

Die unglaubliche Beherrschung von Jacki Robinson, sich den täglichen großen und kleinen Anfeindungen zu stellen - ohne sich zu wehren, weil es ungerechterweise eben immer er sein würde, der dann in der Öffentlichkeit gekreuzigt werden würde und das ganze Experiment scheitern lassen hätte (sehr schön und klar dargestellt in verschiedenen Szenen im Film mit Harrison Ford, wo diese Ungerechtigkeit ganz klar bestätigt wird, dass immer der Schwarze der Schuldige gewesen wäre).

Und sehr berührend der Wandel seiner eigenen Teamkameraden, von einer Petition gegen ihn am Anfang bis hin zum Anerkennen als Teamkollege, der für sie kämpft und dem das Team zu einem großen Teil den Sieg der Series verdankt.
Ganz stark die Endszene mit dem Captain Pe Wee -ä um nicht zu spoilern, verrate ich nichts, aber mir standen heute alleine beim erzählen die Tränen in den Augen.

Habe sofort im Internet recherchiert, auch das Retirement der 42, den 15.4. als Jacky Rabonson Tag usw.

Wer nicht nur einfach Filme liebt, sondern sich für Mut und Courage interessiert, der sollte sich den Film gerne ansehen.

Ähnliche Filme aus meiner Sicht sind:

"Gegen jede Regel / Against all rules"
"Men of Honour"

Spielen ähnlich im USA während der Rassentrennung / Aufhebung bzw eben in der Zeit, in der die ersten Afro-Amerikaner sich Positionen erkämpfen und haben mich ähnlich sprachlos zurückgelassen. Ebenfalls authenthische Geschichten.

Falls jemand weitere Tipps hätte - gerne ;-)!

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Matty

Eine Legende des Baseballs

Reviewed in Germany on February 3, 2014

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Man vergisst oder verdrängt es, aber es gab eine Zeit in Amerika, als die Weissen und Farbigen selbst beim Sport getrennt waren.
Das ist noch garnicht solange her.
In 42 geht es um die wahre Geschichte des Jackie Robinson, der als erster Farbiger es von der Negro League in die Major League Baseball es schaffte. 42 war seine Rückennummer. Er wurde diskriminiert, angefeindet und bedroht nur aufgrund seiner Hautfarbe.
Er wollte nur Baseball spielen.. Zu seinem 90igsten Geburtstag ( 2009 ) wurden viele Artikel veröffentlich und Lobeshymnen auf ihn angestimmt. Am besten fand ich die Aussage: Obama des Baseballs. Bis heute ist die Rückennummer 42 nicht wieder vergeben worden, aus Respekt. Der Film erzählt seinen Werdegang, er verzettelt sich nicht in Heroismus, sondern wird sehr sachlich und straight erzählt. Absolut sehenswert ist Harrison Ford !

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Micaela_76

La posizione più difficile possibile

Reviewed in Italy on April 27, 2014

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Si sono visti molti film sul razzismo ma questa è la storia di unomo nella posizione forse più difficile del mondo.
Immaginate di non essere solo parte di una minoranza con grossi problemi ad essere accettata ma anche di essere L'UNICO nello sport in cui siete bravi.
Coraggiosi coloro che lo reclutarono e lui straordinario oltre ogni dire per aver rischiato persino la vita per aver avuto il coraggio di essere l'unico.
Praticando uno sport non si salva il mondo ma si possono aprono le menti, in un modo o nell'altro.

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cusamano

mittelmäßig

Reviewed in Germany on July 10, 2018

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Im Grunde ein dankbares Thema: eine absolute Sportlegende aufgrund der sportlichen Leistung, aber auch aufgrund der historischen Umstände. Schauspielerleistung mittelmäßig ebenso ohne große Szenen runtererzählt, daher für mich nur mittelmäßig.

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