Jackie Robinson: My Story

Plot Summary

A thrilling film that traces the extraordinary life and career of one of our greatest heroes, Jackie Robinson: My Story is a cinematic home run. Chronicling tragedy, triumph, dignity and great courage, this is the story of a man who changed the course of American history. This award-winning film tells his story like it’s never been told before: The setting is the Dodger clubhouse at historic and legendary Ebbets Field. Jackie (Stephen Hill), in his early thirties and the prime of his baseball career, appears in the clubhouse. He recounts his remarkable story with classic footage and rare photos of the people and events that helped define his groundbreaking career and inspiring life. Featuring guest appearances by Jackie’s Dodger teammates Don Newcombe, Clem Labine and Carl Erskine in the film’s prologue, Jackie Robinson: A Life Story won the Best Picture Award at both the Long Island International Film Expo and the Garden State Film Festival.