42 : the Jackie Robinson story [BLU-RAY] / Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures present ; written and directed by Brian Helgeland ; produced by Thomas Tull.
Blu-ray disc includes the feature film in high-definition format and a selection of special features. Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Andre Holland, Alan Tudyk, Lucas Black, Hamish Linklater, Brett Cullen, Ryan Merriman. "Based on a true story." Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Special features on Blu-ray disc only include the behind-the-scenes featurettes Stepping into history, and, Full-contact baseball, and the featurette The legacy of the number 42. Special features on DVD videodisc only include the behind-the-scenes featurette Stepping into history.
Summary:
"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 win over fans and his teammates"--Container.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)852996308
Locations:
KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)
SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)
CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)
TFPI826 -- Scott County Library System (Eldridge)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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