Miniseries (2016)
Release date: 2016-04-11
Directors: Sarah Burns, Ken Burns, David McMahon
Writers: Sarah Burns, David McMahon
Episodes (2):
1. Part One
Robinson rises from humble origins to integrate Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite the threats and abuse he faces on and off the field and, in the process, challenges the prejudiced notions of what a black man can achieve.
Release date: 2016-04-11
2. Part Two
Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had once lauded him for “turning the other cheek.” After baseball, he seeks ways to fight inequality, but as he faces a crippling illness, he struggles to remain relevant.
Release date: 2016-04-12
Cast
Rachel Robinson
as Self
Barack Obama
as Self
Michelle Obama
as Self
Willie Mays
as Self
Harry Belafonte
as Self
David Robinson
as Self
Vin Scully
as Self
Gerald Early
as Self
Carly Simon
as Self
Tom Brokaw
as Self
Howard Bryant
as Self
George Will
as Self
Yohuru Williams
as Self
Jamie Foxx
as Jackie Robinson (voice)
Keith David
as Narrator (voice)
Rest of the cast - click here to expand
Red Barber - Self, Sharon Robinson - Self, Carl Furillo - Self, Ralph Branca - Self, Don Newcombe - Self, Jonathan Eig - Self, Myron Uhlberg - Self, Minnie Minoso - Self, Alton Waldon - Self, Carl Erskine - Self, Roger Kahn - Self, William Branch - Self, William Anderson - Self, Marty Edelman - Self
Crew - click here to expand
Ja'Tovia Gary - Assistant Editor, Sarah Burns - Director, Ken Burns - Director, David McMahon - Director, Buddy Squires - Director of Photography, Ted Raviv - Editor, Sarah Burns - Writer, Wynton Marsalis - Music, David McMahon - Writer, Doug Wamble - Music, Lewis Erskine - Editor, George O'Donnell - Editor