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In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous colour line when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.

Score: 3.7

80%
"42 is an earnest, inspirational, and
respectfully told biography of an influential American sports icon, though it
might be a little too safe and old-fashioned for some."
Rotten Tomatoes
"One of the all-time great sports movies — primarily
because it's one of the all-time great sports stories."
Tampa Bay Times
"Boseman is watchful, winning and confident, but
never saintly. Yet he keeps Robinson’s moral spine aligned with his skill and
self-respect, showing how he needed all of those to succeed."
New York
Daily News
"A stirring, straightforward and ultimately soaring
portrayal of Robinson's historic entry into Major League Baseball in 1947."
Washington
Post

