A Season of Change


48m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Jackie Robinson's 1946 season with the Montreal Royals shattered the color bar in baseball, redefined Canada's cultural identity and foreshadowed the revolutionary events of America's civil rights movement. This is a portrait of Robinson, a man who kept his dignity and poise while enduring Jim Crow-

Film Details

Also Known As
Season of Change
Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Joanne Gendron

Technical Specs

Duration
48m

Synopsis

Jackie Robinson's 1946 season with the Montreal Royals shattered the color bar in baseball, redefined Canada's cultural identity and foreshadowed the revolutionary events of America's civil rights movement. This is a portrait of Robinson, a man who kept his dignity and poise while enduring Jim Crow-typre segregation from his white teammates and racial taunts from fans and other players.

Film Details

Also Known As
Season of Change
Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Joanne Gendron

Technical Specs

Duration
48m

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