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ColdNoMore · 08-07-2019, 03:22 PM

No, it's NOT a political reference.

It's a movie that all the haters/bigots/racists in this country...should be MADE to watch.

It's about a man, whose personal ideals/integrity/bravery and willingness to stand up and take unimaginable hate & anger aimed at himself, simply because of the color of his skin...puts almost all of the rest of us to shame.

Jackie Robinson (Swing Here)

Fraugoofy · 08-07-2019, 04:24 PM

I loved the movie! Jackie Robinson was a class act!

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ColdNoMore · 08-07-2019, 04:46 PM

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I loved the movie! Jackie Robinson was a class act!

I ABSOLUTELY agree!

I'm just kicking myself, that it took so long...for me to find and watch it.

eweissenbach · 08-07-2019, 04:52 PM

Great movie and a life lesson! Also, I have twice seen the "Jackie Robinson Story" from 1950, in which Robinson played himself. When will they (we) ever learn?

ColdNoMore · 08-07-2019, 05:02 PM

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Great movie and a life lesson! Also, I have twice seen the "Jackie Robinson Story" from 1950, in which Robinson played himself.

I'll have to look for it...thanks for the heads up.

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When will they (we) ever learn?

THAT...is the question.

I guess, in my wishfulness and naiveté, I thought that we had made good progress in this century...but it looks like I was wrong.

Taltarzac725 · 08-07-2019, 05:03 PM

That is a very good movie. 42 (2013) - Rotten Tomatoes

And it is fitting that Chadwick Boseman played Jackie Robinson and the Black Panther. Chadwick Boseman - Rotten Tomatoes

Midnight Cowgirl · 08-07-2019, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by eweissenbach

Great movie and a life lesson! Also, I have twice seen the "Jackie Robinson Story" from 1950, in which Robinson played himself. When will they (we) ever learn?

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I'll have to look for it...thanks for the heads up.

THAT...is the question.

I guess, in my wishfulness and naiveté, I thought that we had made good progress in this century...but it looks like I was wrong.

I have to agree with you in light of what's been going on.

Two steps forward and three steps back.

Sadly, I doubt we will ever see much of a change in our lifetime.

Schaumburger · 08-08-2019, 12:05 PM

42 should be required viewing for 7th graders on up.

ColdNoMore · 08-08-2019, 06:23 PM

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42 should be required viewing for 7th graders on up.

I couldn't agree more.

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Schaumburger · 08-08-2019, 07:04 PM

2019 is the 100th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's birth.

Quote of Jackie Robinson: "I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being."

Yung Dum · 08-10-2019, 11:34 PM

As a kid I was a Brooklyn Dodger fan. Jackie was my favorite. I batted like him, though not nearly as well. His color was never a factor in my admiration of him. I never thought of him as being different other than the fact that he was better than most of the other players. And certainly more exciting. A class guy who elevated the game of baseball. There's never been anyone like him. A true American hero.

Schaumburger · 08-11-2019, 10:49 PM

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As a kid I was a Brooklyn Dodger fan. Jackie was my favorite. I batted like him, though not nearly as well. His color was never a factor in my admiration of him. I never thought of him as being different other than the fact that he was better than most of the other players. And certainly more exciting. A class guy who elevated the game of baseball. There's never been anyone like him. A true American hero.

I agree...Jackie Robinson was a trail blazer and a pioneer in the game of baseball.