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John Thorn, Sarah Burns and David McMahon on Jackie Robinson

Documentary filmmakers, Sarah Burns and David McMahon (The Central Park Five), and sports historian John Thorn will screen clips from the upcoming film, Jackie Robinson, which was co-directed with Ken Burns. John Thorn, The film examines the life and times of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who lifted an entire race, and nation, on his shoulders in 1947 when he crossed baseball’s color line with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The film will explore the legacy of a man whose exemplary life and inspirational message of equality continues to be a major influence on the lives of countless Americans.











When: Thu., Apr. 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
718-230-2100
Price: Free, RSVP requested
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Documentary filmmakers, Sarah Burns and David McMahon (The Central Park Five), and sports historian John Thorn will screen clips from the upcoming film, Jackie Robinson, which was co-directed with Ken Burns. John Thorn, The film examines the life and times of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who lifted an entire race, and nation, on his shoulders in 1947 when he crossed baseball’s color line with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The film will explore the legacy of a man whose exemplary life and inspirational message of equality continues to be a major influence on the lives of countless Americans.

Buy tickets/get more info now