July 19, 2008

2:00 pm

2 PM
Film The Jackie Robinson Story
Film

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(1950, 76 min., directed by Alfred E. Green) Baseball legend Jackie Robinson plays himself in this poignant classic about his life, from youth, through his college career at UCLA, to his rise to fame with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The first African American to break the color barrier in professional baseball, Robinson offers lessons in courage and conviction. The video also stars Ruby Dee as Robinson’s wife. Cosponsored with the Historical Society of D.C.
Free; for information, call 202-383-1828
Related Exhibition: Separate and Unequaled
Anacostia Community Museum
Location: Historical Society of D.C., 801 K St., NW

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