The Jackie Robinson Story - In COLOR! Also Includes the Original Black-and-White Version which has been Beautifully Restored and Enhanced!
by Alfred E. Green
List Price:
Our Price: $3.86
You Save: $6.05 (61%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $3.25 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD details
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD details
Actor: Jackie Robinson, Ruby DeeDirector: Alfred E. Green
Brand: LEGEND FILMS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Surround Sound
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 76 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: LF00410
Studio: Legend Films Inc.
Product features:
- Jackie Robinson stars as himself in this inspirationalic. The movie chronicles his life, from youth, through his college career at UCLA, to his rise to a legend with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie triumphs over racial injustices and emerges as nothing less than one of America's true heroes. If you have a child playing baseball or any sport, The Jackie Robinson Story is an important film for them
DVD Reviews of The Jackie Robinson Story - In COLOR! Also Includes the Original Black-and-White Version which has been Beautifully Restored and Enhanced!
DVD Review: An American Legend
Summary: 5 Stars
The Jackie Robinson Story is the 1950 hit biopic on the then-superstar's life and career, focusing on the events that led to his integration of baseball via the Dodgers organization. In honor of the Jackie's contributions to athletics and society, Legend Films has colorized this once black and white film, hoping to introduce it to a new, modern audience and preserve it for future generations. Potential purchasers should note that a portion of the proceeds go to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which consulted with Legend on the colorization process. As to the actual plot, I'm sure you all know how it ends.
Although the film's new color is this DVD's highlight, those of you who would prefer to relive nostalgic childhood moments or are simply averse to altering old movies, can view the thoughtfully view the included black and white version. You'll be directed to select color or black and white on the DVD's menu. Even if you have no interest in the colorization, this is the definitive Jackie Robinson Story DVD to purchase, because in order to properly colorize a film, the black and white must be cleaned up and re-mastered, noticeably improving the picture quality.
The film's big box-office draw was the fact that Jackie Robinson played himself, and that is no less of the appeal today. After all, how many national heroes star in the biography? And, as my baseball-addicted friend pointed out, it's quite interesting to see Jackie and others from that era play baseball in a cinema-quality style shoot (he in particular loved to see how the game has developed over time, and often laments about the mostly poor quality archival footage that exists).
And, although she clearly plays second fiddle to #42, this movie represents Ruby Dee's true mainstream debut, and we all know how her career eventually ended.
More The Jackie Robinson Story - In COLOR! Also Includes the Original Black-and-White Version which has been Beautifully Restored and Enhanced! reviews:
1
1
Description of The Jackie Robinson Story - In COLOR! Also Includes the Original Black-and-White Version which has been Beautifully Restored and Enhanced!
Studio: Legend Films Inc. Release Date: 06/26/2008Bestsellers in DVD
![The Story of Jeremiah [VHS] Image](/images/noimg.gif)
The Story of Jeremiah [VHS]Vision Video; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Wresting With God [VHS]by Vision Video
Vision Video; Published: 1990-10-01; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
Study Bible Video with Workbook [VHS]Spring Arbor Distributors; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $7.95
Price in other shops:
Tempo:Childrens TV Favourites Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $9.17
Price in other shops:
Tempo.Herbs:Parseley'Sb/ Party Video [VHS]HarperCollins Audio; VHS Tape; VHS Video
![Strike the Original Match [VHS] Image](/images/Strike-the-Original-Match-VHS-0001374079-X.jpg)
Strike the Original Match [VHS]New Liberty Films; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Price in other shops:
![Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS] Image](/images/Medjugorje-The-Miracles-and-the-Message-VHS-0001373293-X.jpg)
Medjugorje The Miracles and the Message [VHS]JPN Film Production; Release date: 1995-12-15; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $29.99
Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Review Course for Boards and Recertification DVD 2008by Mayo
DVD
Price in other shops:
Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging DVD: Single Userby Oakstone
DVD
Price in other shops:
Cost Accounting [VHS]by Charles T. Horngren, George Foster, Srikant M. Datar, Howard Teall
Pearson Canada, Toronto; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Similar DVDs, VHS Video, Audio CDs
The Stratton StoryWarner Brothers; Release date: 2006-08-15; DVD
Best price: $2.41
Price in other shops:
Up From SlaveryRelease date: 2011-09-13; DVD
Best price: $3.69
Price in other shops:
The Rosa Parks StoryROSA PARKS STORY, THE (DVD MOVIE); Release date: 2003-01-21; DVD
Best price: $6.75
Price in other shops:
Bang the Drum SlowlyTeam Marketing; Release date: 2003-03-04; DVD
Best price: $4.95
Price in other shops:
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor KingsUNI DIST CORP. (MCA); Release date: 2002-01-29; DVD
Best price: $3.83
Price in other shops:
The Pride of the Yankees (Collector's Edition)Sony; Release date: 2008-03-18; DVD
Best price: $6.63
Price in other shops:
61*Team Marketing; Release date: 2001-09-11; Published: 2001-09-01; DVD
Best price: $2.52
Price in other shops:
Chasing 3000Maya Entertainment; Release date: 2010-09-28; DVD
Best price: $4.28
Price in other shops:
Soul of the GameTeam Marketing; Release date: 2009-04-28; DVD
Best price: $1.97
Price in other shops:
Only the Ball Was WhiteMPI; Release date: 2008-01-29; DVD
Best price: $5.19
Price in other shops: