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In 1946, Jackie Robinson is the league p ecirc; shallow l Negro who never take racism lying down. Branch Rickey in d icirc; mo Major League executive with a bold idea. To this end, Ricky Robinson recruits to break the unwritten color line as the first modern African American league player. In ocirc; ly expected, this was a big problem for Robinson and his family as they suffer racial hatred relentless on the field and off, with the players and fans alike. Jack fights his nature to suffer such abuse without complaint, he finds allies and hope where he least expects.