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The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson

BBC One
on BBC One London

Drama based on true events, starring Andre Braugher, Ruby Dee

Baseball player Jackie Robinson had the talent to be the first black man to enter the Major Leagues. But in the Second World War he was forced to defend himself against trumped-up charges.
(1990)
See Films: pp 48-52 ****

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Contributors

Director:
Larry Peerce
Jackie Robinson:
Andre Braugher
Mallie Robinson:
Ruby Dee
Joe Louis:
Stan Shaw
William Cline:
Daniel Stern
Ed Higgins:
Bruce Dern
Rachel Robinson:
Kasi Lemmons
Wendell Smith:
Ja Preston
Source: Radio Times

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