
Biographical drama about African-American baseball player Jackie Robinson here portrayed by Chadwick Boseman In 1945 having been spotted by a scout Robinson is signed by Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) & becomes the first black man to play in the Major League Despite his talent Robinson is met with opposition even from his fellow players because of his race As he tries to keep his own frustrations in check he excels in his sport & gradually receives the recognition he deserves