42 Movie vs. the True Story of Jackie Robinson

[@barneychill4547]

R.I.P. Chadwick Boseman man

[@ejknight88]

His and Kobe's death still hurt

[@StephenLuke]

2020 is a curse.

[@bagelthedude]

Wakanda forever!!!!

[@MAnuscript421]

This was the first movie I saw with Chadwick Boseman.

[@mintytin3225]

@@bagelthedude ☹️

[@dwightlove3704]

This performance should have been the first Oscar Nomination for Boseman

[@aldowilliams4765]

RIP Chadwick boseman way too soon. He is a legend. definitely looked a lot like the real Jackie too

[@susank580]

42 is a rare find. Beautifully acted by one legend honoring another.

[@michaelterry4394]

Witb due respect the potrayer of aJ R was not a legend !

[@GeorgeVanderveen-gk6hh]

Despite it's inaccuracies this is my all time favorite movie and I consider Robinson to be the most important player in baseball history. GOD BLESS JACKIE AND ALL OF THE BRAVE PEOPLE WHO PAVED THE WAY

[@Rusty3659]

​@ElementalRickyYes, there were liberties here and there. I love the scene where Pee Wee Reese puts his arm around Jackie Robinson near the end of the movie. But he's not the Dodger player who said, "Who knows? Maybe tomorrow we'll all be wearing #42 and then nobody will be able to tell us apart." The quote's real. But the producers of the film felt rightfully so that it fit perfectly into that scene even though it wasn't attributed to Pee Wee Reese.

[@Rusty3659]

@ElementalRicky I'll tell you something else that wasn't perfect - the wall where Jackie Robinson breaks the bat. About 70% of the movie was filmed right here in Chattanooga at our own Engel Stadium. After the film was released, they offered a tour of the stadium and one of the places I got to go was in the tunnel. Officials at Engel Stadium were told about the scene the day before it was scheduled to be filmed. Where he breaks the bat was actually styrofoam and the custodians of the ballpark had exactly one day to fix it. I went to hundreds of games there. Where Branch Rickey stands listening to the World Series is the exact section where I used to sit and after he's spiked and Jackie talks to Rachel as he's leaving is exactly how you exited the stadium. It was great getting to take that tour and finally walking on that field I'd only seen from the stands and thinking about all the players who spines caressed the grass or dug into the dirt in the batter's box. Babe Ruth, Liu Gehrig, Don Mattingly, Harmon Killebrew, Ferguson Jenkins, Tim M Carver, Cal Ripken Jr., Bo Jackson, Frank Thomas and even Michael Jordon all once played in the ballpark where the majority of the movie was filmed. It was such an amazing experience getting to walk around on that field and to actually stand where they and Chadwick Boseman all once stood.

[@galemiller7422]

I think this movie should have gotten more recognition it is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time I'm an older woman and I love these type of true stories were people make a difference Harrison Ford was great in this movie it scored 80% on Rotten Tomatoes that's pretty good! I'm surprised. I hadn't heard about it? oh that's right racism still exists today!😣🙏

[@yoshiytt2834]

it was nominated for awards, made good money and just because it got an 80 doesn't mean that's racist.

[@cesarramirez2935]

Dont think it was racism that slowed this movie could have been a number of factors .. But I love these movies im not into sports so never heard his name till this movie. So when I see movies I like this I do google the people see whats fact and Hollywood just like Desmond Dodd story see what's fact and see what these people did. Bottom line they did amazing things some people helped them some people tried to stop them either way they didn't quit and they literally changed history and hope their names are never forgotten for their accomplishments and what they did .

[@1313tennisman]

@@cesarramirez2935 Do you mean youve never heard of jackie robinson? How? Honestly how?

[@GeorgeVanderveen-gk6hh]

As a Star Wars and Indiana Jones fan I already liked Ford but this became my favorite performance of his based on the power of doing the right thing and simply declaring that "HATE IS NOT OK!!!'

[@jamesbeshears6717]

Rest in Peace Chadwick Boseman and Jackie Robinson 🕊⚾️

[@mariewheeler6522]

I have watched this movie many times because in 1947 I was eight years old and it was baffling to me that my family was rooting for the dodgers instead of the st.louis cardinals,after all weren't we supposed to root for the "home team"? Well,it became clear why my family was so exuberant about the dodgers (Jackie Robinson). When I watch the movie I am transported back as though it were yesterday.

[@deneenjeffries2768]

This is a great film wow they even resembled the real life characters and Chadwick RIP was so good as Jackie Robinson

[@thunderbird1921]

From my own research, while there were sadly a sizable number of a-holes who gave Jackie all the hate one can think of, Jackie actually had surprisingly high respect in the media and among other players. Even a number of the public was soon rooting for him. Goes to show how a humble attitude, hard work and determination in the face of opposition WILL grab attention.

[@HaasSpitta]

He was absolutely perfect for this role

[@WildwoodClaire1]

FYI: In the movie Eddie Stanky avoids signing the petition. Actually, Stanky was a big supporter of the petition. Later in the film, Stanky defends Robinson against Ben Chapman's grotesque race-baiting, so perhaps the filmmakers thought that would be confusing to audiences if he had previously been shown as a racist. It is noteworthy that after he was traded from Brooklyn, Stanky indulged in race-baiting Robinson just as lustily as his new teammates when they played the Dodgers.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Thanks for pointing that out. But, that being said, Stanky did defend Robinson once when Chapman was race baiting, it got so bad. Sometimes abusers can get so carried away, that even those who don't care too much for the victim will, at times, come to their defense.

[@1rwjwith]

I just read an old interview with RALPH BRANCA from the early 80’s I believe, he of course was portrayed in the film and was the Dodgers best pitcher that year, 1947. He related that story of Reese putting his arm around Robinson in St.Louis so it was undoubtedly true, it did happen.

[@jamespolucha8790]

This movie is a great movie, can’t believe how he kept his cool and acted like a human then became one of the best ball player and a fantastic human being,a lot can be learned from this

[@libradawg9]

I thought it was a mistake to cast an unknown but I keep forgetting how quickly they can become legends. I hope Meloni's Durocher speech was every bit as jarring as it was in the movie.

[@bauredgen]

I followed your website and I think it's a great idea to move content to KZbin, it's a strong force now. I think it would be great to add thumbnails with videos of the trailer and other Jackie Robinson videos that you list in your articles. Overall, the delivery can be a bit more entertaining if you add videos from the movie as well. Also, narration can be a bit less robotic, I guess your familiar with watchmojo and looper, I think you can get a bit loose and narrate in more personal style. Good luck!

[@passiton3801]

Wonderful! Nice to know they followed the truth, mostly!

[@oldschoolj510]

I understand and appreciate the story but the truth is Jackie Robinson was the first player ALLOWED to play in that League. That is not how we are taught. We just say he was the first player to break the color barrier or the first African-American to play... That is truly not accurate!.

[@yuriburkel686]

Jackie Robinson was not the first black player to play in the major leagues. Moses Fleetwood Jackson was the first. Jackie Robinson reintegrated baseball

[@JACKnJESUS]

Yes and no. Jackson never played in the major leagues. He did play for the Toledo Blue Stockings of the American Association's Northwestern League. Minor league...not the major league.

[@tempford8016]

William Edward white was 1st. Jackie was 3rd but Jackie was the 1st in the 20th century

[@dwightlove3704]

Fun Fact:Spike Lee was originally asked to direct this film

[@jamesbeshears6717]

In the movie Jackie gets on base with a BALK.....that didn't become a rule until about 40 years later ⚾️

[@theogkarenhunter]

Not true, balks we’re initiated in the late 19th century

[@jamesbeshears6717]

@@theogkarenhunter I think you're wrong. (A few minutes later)... Thank you giving me a reason to research it. I stand corrected. Take care

[@kgrantman]

Just a slight critique that Robinson was the first to break the color line in 1947, of the 1900's. However, not the first black man to play pro ball. Moses Fleetwood Walker was and then his brother too, yet Edward William White in some circles (which I am not apart of) is considered the first because of blood law back when... well...

[@elitecrick2294]

RIP Chadwick boseman

[@cimalasheffield3450]

The movie does not address the fact that his brother was in the 1936 summer Olympics in Nazi Germany.

[@gregorylunsford3991]

Surprised they didn't "Showcase" his base running ability - Pitchers did not like it when he was on base taking big leads !!. Also it showed him hitting a Homer his first time up with Montreal - He hit the HR his 3rd time up. There is this one story I read in one of his Bio's where He created a Run Himself without the Ball being Hit !! He was walked or hit by a pitch to go to 1st base ... then stole 2nd base ..... then stole 3rd base ....... Now he is doing a fake run and stop down the 3rd base line ....... by now the pitcher is Very Rattled and Balks Robinson home.

[@creationsnipezz9236]

At first when he said Kansas City I was like is this guy crazy but then it clicked in my head the team names were different back then

[@laurie113]

Thank you Pee wee! THANKYOU

[@josterio2.071]

Anyone claiming that this movie didn’t do well due to racism, just shut up, it was other factors but it wasn’t a failure. It’s just Sports movies rarely make bank anymore

[@admiralv3538]

What you said about Fritz Ostermueller isn't even remotely true

[@sammydserenityii8919]

42> Black Panther

[@onthaticeburgess109]

No

[@Aris262]

@@onthaticeburgess109 Yes very much so 42 blows black panther out of the water.

[@noteanotell937]

No comments I'm shocked

[@galemiller7422]

I expected to see more comments about this movie too! I found it at Walmart for $3.75 I couldn't believe the price was so low for such a great movie I'm watching it again right now!😁

[@tompaulcampbell]

@@galemiller7422 Most just stream. No need to own.

[@leonardoteodora4477]

RIP Chadwick Bozeman✊🏽

[@alexwest2573]

I never really understood why black folks were discriminated against the way they were after ww2

[@tipplay7382]

Because if they didn't discriminate black folks would Excell in every field. They're scared of that and it still goes on today.

[@alanhenderson5405]

Things actually start changing for the better after World War II for black people but it would take quite a long struggle to gain full acceptance in American society.

[@PinkHitMe]

The scene from 42 with the little kid abruptly changing his view on Jackie after his father started hurling racial slurs sums it up best. It was ingrained in the hearts of so many the hatred tainted and corrupted the souls of the use and grew from there. Jackie really helped the breaking of that way of life and thought.

[@josephbarkley3301]

Great movie

[@MaskMediaEmpire]

Great movie.

[@AndrewNiccol]

Why make a video just repeat what you wrote in article? I though this video will provide new information.

[@tompaulcampbell]

Because video is a different medium. More people will watch than read, I believe.

[@TheBrownstains]

By opic?!

[@zolliestudios3800]

Wendell is my uncles name

[@nicoleking9989]

He is good always👍👏🏾👏🏾

[@OkeyoJumal]

Robinson in Pasadena, CA kzbin.info/www/bejne/e32wnZSLjr91jJY

[@TurnerTT7]

Who disliked?

[@juggerswood]

Burgerking foot lettuce

[@galemiller7422]

Huh? I don't get it 🙄

[@juggerswood]

@@galemiller7422 the way he's speaking sounds like the burger king foot lettuce dude.

[@juggerswood]

@@galemiller7422 just look up "burger king foot lettuce"

[@mintytin3225]

@@juggerswood dont hear it really

[@mikecain6947]

What about the Walker brothers in the 1880's? They played professional baseball.

[@liverpool379]

You sure it wasn’t a seperate league from the main one? Or if it was the same iteration of the leagues back then to today? Legit question idk anything about baseball history

[@mikecain6947]

@@liverpool379 It was professional baseball for sure. They did not play for a long time but they did play

[@danielblake6519]

2 second black mlb player

[@deboralarissadouradomaciel250]

WOWOWOW

[@mookie_man_8031]

He's overrated

[@sossboy3975]

Your mother

[@Max-wd6og]

Kinda true, his speed is overrated at the least.

[@tipplay7382]

So is your mother but someone still impregnated her with you.

[@zamorant4796]

@@Max-wd6og i just seen a clip where it took him like 3 or 4 strides to get to first base. players were slower back then so he’s real fast

[@alanhenderson5405]

Jackie Robinson was a very good baseball player.

[@williamross8010]

RIP CHADWICK BOASEMAN

[@WilliamFlickinger-y8f]

Hit that ball willie

[@williamross8010]

Jackie Robinson my Hero 42 Brooklyn Dodgers

[@williamross8010]

I'm New York .. All the Way Hate The Phillies

[@duongthuy5591]

WOWOWOW