42
In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness.
Overview
In 1946, Branch Rickey, owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous color line when he signed Jackie Robinson to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.
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Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness."
Deutsch
DE
Title: 42 - Die wahre Geschichte einer Sportlegende
"Die wahre Geschichte einer Sportlegende"
普通话
CN
Title: 42号传奇
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Français
FR
Title: 42
"L'histoire vraie d'une légende."
Nederlands
NL
Title:
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Español
ES
Title: 42: La verdadera historia de una leyenda del deporte
"La Verdadera historia de una leyenda americana"
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Reviews
**Overall : An incredibly inspiring story told with gravitas, quality, skill, and class.**
To see a film celebrate the character, resilience, and endurance of a man that withstood prejudice, violence, and bigotry without returning hatred with hatred is just inspiring—brilliant cast with incredible performances. The film focuses on the maturity and bravery of Robinson in overcoming enormous opposition. 42 tells the story well while still capturing the weight and pressure of each moment of the game. I could see Robinson’s skill as well as his motivation and resolve. This movie portrays the sport of baseball well but is ultimately about the power of character in the face of overwhelming opposition and how it can change attitudes, hearts, and minds.
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42 | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment
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42 | Why Did You Do This? | Warner Bros. Entertainment
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42 | Maybe Tomorrow We´ll All Wear 42 | Warner Bros. Entertainment