Cab Calloway: Did you see Jackie Robinson hit that ball?

10 April 1947: Jackie Robinson signed to the Brooklyn Dodgers

30 October 1945: Robinson signed with the Royals

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42--Movie Review of the Jackie Robinson Story

42 is a straight forward, factual depiction of Jackie Robinson's first season in previously segregated minor and major league baseball (Robinson playing for Montreal Royals and Brooklyn Dodgers).  It is generally well cast and acted (it reminded me of Lincoln in that regard).  Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson and Harrison Ford as Branch Ricky give solid performances.  Nicole Beharie is really good as Rachel Robinson.  Lucas Black does a great Pee Wee Reese.  And with limited involvement, Christopher Meloni almost steals the movie as Leo Durocher.  The production values are high and the feel of the era is captured.  

The writing is a bit flat and predictable (a danger with historic stories)--but it depicts the difficulties of that first year for Robinson.  Overall I recommend it.

Update:
Movie praised for its historic accuracy.