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Letters from Jackie [videorecording] : the private thoughts of Jackie Robinson / MLB Productions.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 43709 | A & E Television NetworksLanguage: English, Thai Original language: English Subtitle language: English Publication details: [United States] : A & E Television Networks : Lionsgate, 2013.Description: 1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: The film explores Jackie's deepest motivations as he solidifies his role in the civil rights movement after his days as a trailblazing baseball player. The film uses unedited and uncensored letters written by Jackie to iconic figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Eisenhower. Interviews with his daughter, Sharon Robinson; his pen pal, Ron Rabinovitz; historian Joe Dorinson; and an array of MLB players paint a vivid picture of this complex and inspirational man.
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Adult DVD Adult DVD Main Library DVD 796.357 L651 Available 33111007856459
Total holds: 0

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The film explores Jackie's deepest motivations as he solidifies his role in the civil rights movement after his days as a trailblazing baseball player. The film uses unedited and uncensored letters written by Jackie to iconic figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Eisenhower. Interviews with his daughter, Sharon Robinson; his pen pal, Ron Rabinovitz; historian Joe Dorinson; and an array of MLB players paint a vivid picture of this complex and inspirational man.

The film explores Jackie's deepest motivations as he solidifies his role in the civil rights movement after his days as a trailblazing baseball player. The film uses unedited and uncensored letters written by Jackie to iconic figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Eisenhower. Interviews with his daughter, Sharon Robinson; his pen pal, Ron Rabinovitz; historian Joe Dorinson; and an array of MLB players paint a vivid picture of this complex and inspirational man.

DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital.

English or Thai dialogue; English subtitles. Closed-captioned.

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