Jackie Robinson (Independent Lens/PBS)

Jackie Robinson (Independent Lens/PBS)

Robinson (1919-1972) uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had once lauded him for "turning the other cheek." After baseball, he seeks ways to fight inequality, but as he faces a crippling illness, he struggles to remain relevant. Learn more at http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/jackie-robinson/