The Jackie Robinson story [dvd] / William Joseph Heineman presents ; written by Lawrence Taylor and Arthur Mann ; produced by Mort Briskin ; directed by Alfred E. Green.
Format:
[dvd] /
Publisher:
Legend Films,
Copyright Date:
2012
Description:
1 videodisc (76 min.) : sound, color & black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Title from title screen. Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers, Richard Lane, Harry Shannon, Ben Lessy. Original black & white version released as a motion picture in 1950; colorized version released in 2005.. "Digitally re-mastered and fully restored"--Container. 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Includes colorized version of the film, as well as original black & white version. Also includes theatrical trailer and information on the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
Summary:
A biography of Jackie Robinson, starring the baseball legend himself. Robinson was the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB).
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.