Jackie Robinson

Examine the life and times of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who in 1947 lifted a nation and an entire race on his shoulders when he crossed baseball's color line. Ken Burns reveals fascinating stories about the legend's life on and off the field.

Sun, Feb 19	10:00 P.M.	Part One Robinson rises from humble origins to integrate Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite the threats and abuse he faces on and off the field and, in the process, challenges the prejudiced notions of what a black man can achieve.
Mon, Feb 20	2:00 A.M.	Part One Robinson rises from humble origins to integrate Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite the threats and abuse he faces on and off the field and, in the process, challenges the prejudiced notions of what a black man can achieve.
Mon, Feb 20	10:00 A.M.	Part One Robinson rises from humble origins to integrate Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite the threats and abuse he faces on and off the field and, in the process, challenges the prejudiced notions of what a black man can achieve.
Sun, Feb 26	10:00 P.M.	Part Two Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had once lauded him for "turning the other cheek.
Mon, Feb 27	2:00 A.M.	Part Two Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had once lauded him for "turning the other cheek.