Edition |
Unabridged. |
Description |
1 online resource (1 audio file (1hr., 36 min.)) : digital |
Cast |
Edward Asner, Charlie Robinson, Tommy Hicks, Rugg Williams, Sterling Macer, Carl Lumbly, and David Downing. |
Summary |
Personality heavyweights collide in 1947 when Joe Louis, Bill Robinson, and Paul Robeson are summoned to discuss the fate of baseball. Mr. Rickey, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, peruses the support of the aforementioned men as he tips Jackie Robinson as the first black ballplayer. However, racial tensions arise when Robeson questions integrating America's pastime. |
Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Subject |
Baseball players -- Drama.
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Discrimination in sports -- Drama.
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African Americans -- Drama.
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Race relations -- Drama.
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Radio plays.
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Added Author |
Asner, Edward. Performer.
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Robinson, Charlie. Performer.
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Hicks, Tommy. Performer.
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Williams, Rugg. Performer.
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Macer, Sterling. Performer.
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Lumbly, Carl. Performer.
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Downing, David. Performer.
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Added Title |
Mister Rickey calls a meeting |
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hoopla (Digital media service)
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ISBN |
9781580814829 (sound recording) (hoopla Audio Book) |
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1580814824 (sound recording) (hoopla Audio Book) |
Music No. |
MWT11091694 |
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