This is the robinson who filmmaker ken burnsalong with daughter sarah and soninlaw david mcmahonexamines in his latest documentary, jackie robinson, which. Its expansive, detailed, and invested with great carethis fourhour documentaryis an important addition to the historical record of racism in the u. He tells todays willie geist that robinson was at the vanguard of the. Jackie robinson, a film by ken burns, sarah burns, and david mcmahon, examines the life and times of jack roosevelt robinson, who, in 1947, lifted an entire race and nation on his shoulders when. Apr 09, 2016 jackie robinson is the legend in ken burns twonight pbs documentary, but rachel robinson is the star. A new ken burns documentary promises to wipe away the myths surrounding jackie robinson. Apr 11, 2016 jackie robinson premieres monday and tuesday at 9 p. Watch both parts of ken burns s jackie robinson online by shane johnson april, 2016. Ken burns on jackie robinson, baseballs most important. Provided information of his life growing up, his love for baseball, what he and his wife went through when jackie became the first black man to play in the major leagues, and his life after he retired from the game. Ken burns takes a new look at jackie robinson a new fourhour, twopart documentary is a more complicated portrait of the players life. Apr 11, 2016 ken burns zooms in on jackie robinson. Burns himself may not be ready to retire any time soon, but he is clearly in his pay it forward mode too, making it clearemphatically sothat jackie robinson is most definitely not a ken.
This is a fantastic look at the life of an amazing man in ken burns unmistakable style, with great narration from keith david i could listen to him read anything and consistently great music including some jazz classics. In his excellent new documentary on jackie robinson, which premiered on pbs this week, ken burns contends that one of the most enduring images of racial brotherhood in sportsbrooklyn dodgers. You can also download the podcast on your computer or mobile device from the itunes store. Jerry wells you may have heard that recently philadelphia city council unanimously passed a resolution officially honoring jackie robinson and apologizing for the treatment he received here back in 1947, the year he integrated major league baseball. In jackie robinson, ken burns shows a civil rights champion as well as a baseball icon. Jackie robinson is the first africanamerican to be featured on a u. Apr 02, 2016 a new documentary by ken burns, sarah burns and david mcmahon explores the life and legacy of jackie robinson. Jackie robinson, a film by ken burns, sarah burns, and david mcmahon, examines the life and times of jack roosevelt robinson, who lifted an entire race, and nation, on his shoulders when he. Ken burns seminal baseball documentary premiered in 1994, and a significant part of the series original 18plus hours was devoted to jackie robinson, who on april 15, 1947, became the first. Jackie robinson follows its subject off the field, illuminating his life as a civilrights.
It concerns the life of jackie robinson, the first africanamerican to play in the major leagues of baseball in the modern era actors and historians. Ken burns on jackie robinson, donald trump and history. In new documentary, ken burns reflects on jackie robinson. Photos from the screening event click the arrows to browse, or view the. The film depicts the life and accomplishments of baseball legend and civil rights pioneer jack roosevelt robinson, who fearlessly crossed baseballs color line and continued fighting discrimination after his baseball career ended. It debuted as a twopart series, the first half premiering on april 11, 2016, and the second half airing the night after. Watch both parts of ken burnss jackie robinson online. It debuted as a twopart series, the first half premiering on april. Nov 14, 2019 free download pdf jackie robinson in quotes the remarkable life. The film takes a look at the life of one of the 20th centurys most misunderstood icons. Ken burns joins bill littlefield to discuss the documentary and robinson s impact on. Airing over two nights on monday and tuesday, pbs jackie robinson doesnt immediately sound. Ken burns reveals jackie robinson love story, history as a civil. When and how to watch ken burns new jackie robinson.
Burns reveals fascinating stories about the legends life after baseball. Jack roosevelt robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseballs color line in the 1940s. Jackie robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseballs color line and become one of the most. Where to stream 11 essential ken burns documentaries. This twopart, fourhour film, tells the story of an american icon whose lifelong battle for first class citizenship for all african americans transcended even his remarkable athletic achievements. Jackie robinson 2016 starring jackie robinson on dvd and bluray. Jrf hosts an advance screening followed by a talkback with ken burns and henry louis gates, jr. Ken burns, sarah burns, and david mcmahon on jackie robinson. Jack roosevelt robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseballs color line and become one of the most. Filmmaker ken burns discusses his pbs documentary, jackie robinson, about the first black major league baseball player and his legacy as a leader in the civil rights movement. Ken burns jackie robinson pbs is precisely the sort of viewing experience that public television and, of course, burns, does best. Bank of america is proud to sponsor jackie robinson, a twopart documentary by ken burns, sarah burns and david mcmahon. Ken burns, sarah burns, and david mcmahon talk about how jackie robinson was the original civil rights pioneer, and why his actions and beliefs resonate to this day.
Where to stream 11 essential ken burns documentaries nyt. Heartily recommended to fellow dodger fans, but an important. The story of jackie robinson, ken burns says, is the story of a complicated man and. Jack roosevelt robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseballs color line and become one of the most beloved men in america. Apr, 2016 jack roosevelt robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseballs color line and become one of the most beloved men in america. In burns twopart pbs documentary jackie robinson which airs monday and tuesday nights and which was codirected with sarah burns and david mcmahon rachel robinson finally gets her due. Ken burns examines the life and times of jack roosevelt robinson, who in 1947 lifted a nation and an entire race on his shoulders when he.
On monday night, pbs premiered the first two hours of ken burns s latest documentary, jackie robinson. Jackie robinson is the legend in ken burns twonight pbs documentary, but rachel robinson is the star. Jackie robinson was not the best baseball player who ever lived, but renowned filmmaker ken burns makes a strong argument that he was the most important one. A fierce integrationist, he used his immense fame to speak out against discrimination on and off the. Ken burns examines the life and times of jack roosevelt robinson, who in 1947 lifted a nation and an entire race on his shoulders when he crossed baseballs color line. Through much of the film, we see jackie who broke major league baseballs color line in 1947 with the brooklyn dodgers through her eyes. Where ken burns jackie robinson documentary goes awry. Burns was asked by jackies widow, rachel, to consider doing another documentary focusing just on her late husband. Mistakes in ken burns baseball documentary jackie robinson i wonder if burns just thought no one would. The story of jackie robinson, ken burns says, is the story of a complicated man. Avoiding polemic, burns subtly builds a case for conservation and government aid to disasterstricken communities. When and how to watch ken burns new jackie robinson documentary the twopart film will begin airing tonight on pbs.
Given ken burns devotion to history and the way key aspects of it intersect on various fronts few topics could be better suited to his talents and passion than jackie robinson, a. Jackie robinson is drafted into the united states army. Ken burns documentary series baseball fills opening day void streaming on pbs. Still, any subject matter can reach a fatigue point, even robinson. He just dropped a song from the soundtrack of the war in tonigh. In jackie robinson, ken burns shows a civil rights. In time for jackie robinson day, wnet up next presents a conversation with filmmaker ken burns, whose fourhour documentary jackie robinson will have.
A postscreening talkback of jackie robinson at the schomburg center for research in black culture with filmmaker ken burns, new york times journalist william c. Ken burns documentary on jackie robinson full of surprise. Ken burns taxpayersupported pbs documentaries are shown in public schools across the u. Press the play button below to listen to the interview with ken burns. In jackie robinson, ken burns shows a civil rights champion. Mar 14, 2016 filmmaker ken burns discusses his pbs documentary, jackie robinson, about the first black major league baseball player and his legacy as a leader in the civil rights movement.
Ken burns is the most biographer and videographer on earth. Today we are going to look at the historical inaccuracies of burns critically acclaimed baseball miniseries. Documentary filmmaker ken burns discussed jackie robinson, his breaking of the color barrier in major league baseball, and its impact on the civil rights movement. Ward and ken burns 1 jackie robinson justice at lastby geoffrey c. Jackie robinson gets ken burns treatment in pbs documentary. In ken burns new documentary, rachel robinson finally gets her due 04082016 05. Ken burns reveals fascinating stories about the legends life on and off the field. A fierce integrationist, robinson used his immense fame to speak out against the discrimination he saw on and off the field, angering fans, the press, and even teammates who had once celebrated him. Download the today app for the latest coverage on the coronavirus. With the anniversary of jackie robinsons first game in major league baseball coming up on april 15, documentary filmmaker ken burns called him the most important person in. Jackie robinson is a 2016 american television documentary miniseries directed by ken burns. Jackie robinson, a twopart, fourhour film directed by ken burns, sarah burns and david mcmahon tells the story of an american icon whose lifelong battle for first class citizenship for all african americans transcends even his remarkable athletic achievements.
Jesse jackson delivers a eulogy for jackie robinson, willie stargell leads an all black. Ken burns documentary series baseball fills opening day. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show ken burns. Mar 26, 2020 ken burns documentary series baseball fills opening day void streaming on pbs. In ken burns new documentary, rachel robinson finally gets. Jackie robinson premieres monday and tuesday at 9 p. Celebrated american documentarian who gradually amassed a considerable reputation and a devoted audience with a series of reassuringly traditional meditations on americana. We watched it with our 8 year old son who has a biography project due on jackie robinson.
The breaking barriers educational program teaches students the values and characteristics that jackie robinson exhibited in his life, and how to use them to face and overcome barriers in their own lives. Burns works are treasure troves of archival materials. A new ken burns documentary promises to wipe away the. Apr 11, 2016 when and how to watch ken burns new jackie robinson documentary the twopart film will begin airing tonight on pbs. Apr 21, 2016 a postscreening talkback of jackie robinson at the schomburg center for research in black culture with filmmaker ken burns, new york times journalist william c.
In new documentary, ken burns reflects on jackie robinsons. Apr 08, 2016 jackie robinson was not the best baseball player who ever lived, but renowned filmmaker ken burns makes a strong argument that he was the most important one. It concerns the life of jackie robinson, the first africanamerican to play in the major leagues of baseball in the modern era. Sep 12, 2017 where to stream 11 essential ken burns documentaries. Documentary about the brooklyn dodgers legend separates the complicated man from the. Jackie robinsons daughter and ken burns discuss jackie. A new ken burns documentary promises to wipe away the myths. More americans get their history from ken burns than any other source, stephen ambrose once said. Ken burns reveals jackie robinson love story, history as a civil rights pioneer. Ken burns explains why the time is right for his new jackie robinson documentary. In ken burns new documentary, rachel robinson finally. Jackie robinson bluray,jackie robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseballs color line and become one of the most beloved men in america.
Apr 07, 2016 given ken burns devotion to history and the way key aspects of it intersect on various fronts few topics could be better suited to his talents and passion than jackie robinson, a. Ken burns considers him the most important person in the history of baseball and possibly in all of. Apr 10, 2016 after unsatisfactorily covering jackie robinson in his seminal documentary on baseball, ken burns decided to take a more comprehensive look at the man who broke mlbs color barrier. After unsatisfactorily covering jackie robinson in his seminal documentary on baseball, ken burns decided to take a more comprehensive look at the man who broke mlbs color barrier. Featuring intimate and revealing interviews with his family andrarely seen photographs and film footage, documentary tells the extraordinary story of an american icon whose lifelong battle for first class citizenship for all african. Apr 08, 2016 the story of jackie robinson, ken burns says, is the story of a complicated man and a story about america. The story of jackie robinson, ken burns says, is the story of a complicated man and a story about america. This is the robinson who filmmaker ken burnsalong with daughter sarah and soninlaw david mcmahonexamines in his latest documentary, jackie robinson, which airs april 11 and 12 on pbs. Examine the life and times of jack roosevelt robinson, who in 1947 lifted a nation and an entire race on his shoulders when he crossed baseballs color line. Documentary about the brooklyn dodgers legend separates the complicated man from the saintly myth. Jackie robinson, a film by ken burns, sarah burns, and david mcmahon, examines the life and times of jack roosevelt robinson, who lifted an entire race.