Jackie Robinson

First Look
44s

JACKIE ROBINSON examines the life of the man who crossed baseball’s color line.

Honeymoon
2m 41s

Rachel Robinson tells the story of her wedding to Jackie in 1946.

1944 Court-Martial
3m 42s

In 1944, Jackie Robinson refused to move to the back of a bus. Sound familiar?

The Negro Leagues
1m 6s

Learn how Jackie Robinson entered the Negro Leagues, playing for the Kansas City Monarchs.

Reese and Robinson Myth
2m 21s

Learn more about the famous Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson myth.

Ice Cream
1m 1s

Alton Waldon of Brooklyn shares a childhood memory of meeting Jackie Robinson.

Official Trailer
30s

Check local listings for rebroadcasts of JACKIE ROBINSON.

Clip: Episode 1 | Intro
5m 28s

The Pt. 1 Intro from JACKIE ROBINSON, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon.

Pasadena
8m 26s

Learn how the early days of Jackie Robinson's life shaped his outlook and character.

Jackie Enters the Majors
3m 23s

April 15, 1947 marked Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Jackie Robinson and Malcolm X
3m 25s

Rachel Robinson discusses Jackie's stance against violence and view of Malcolm X.

Jackie Robinson Fades
2m 42s

Learn how the public perception of Jackie Robinson transformed from the 1950s to 1960s.

Social Justice
4m 19s

As the push for social justice accelerated, Jackie Robinson tried to do his part.

March on Washington
2m 19s

See the impact the March on Washington had both on the nation and on Jackie Robinson.

Jackie Speaks Out
2m 31s

See the moment Jackie began challenging other ballplayers and empires.

Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Jackie Robinson
2m 51s

Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon discuss Jackie Robinson's significance.