Review

The Jackie Robinson Story

  • Review Date: January 10, 2005
  • NR
  • Genre: Drama
  • 1950

Common Sense Media says

1950s biopic feel naive, but Robinson plays himself.
Age
7
Quality
 
  • Educational value2
    This dramatization of the history of Jackie Robinson's life story teaches about an important historical figure and America's struggle with race relations.
  • Positive messages4
    The movie is full of inspiring messages about standing up for what's right, persevering despite painful challenges, and doing your best.
  • Positive role models4
    Jackie Robinson (who plays himself in the film) is a role model because of his skill at baseball and his ability to persevere through the difficulties of being an African-American player in a racist environment.
  • Violence & scariness1
    Racist anger directed at the hero, some threats, and discussion of fights.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that The Jackie Robinson Story is a dramatization of the life of the famous baseball player. The biography is forthright about the racial issues that factored into Robinson's challenges and successes, but inevitably appears somewhat naive by today's standards.

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A lot of children growing up today don't have any idea how it was for African-American people within the past half century. I think all races agree that we have made progress, but a lot still has to be done. The more aware we are of what our behavior was like then might change some attitudes about other races, creeds and religons that exisit today.
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