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A drama film based on a true story. 128 minutes. Released in 2013. Directed by Brian Helgeland. Starring Chadwick Boseman. Harrison Ford appears.

It follows Jackie Robinson who was bravely struggling to play in the 1947 Major League where the players were all white.

I felt as if it asked me what to do when a person who does nothing wrong are unreasonably attacked. Although some white baseball fans thought that discrimination is wrong and that everybody deserves the chance to play in the league, yet it was painful to watch most of them heaping abuse on Robinson. Now, many non-white players have become Major Leaguers thanks to Jackie Robinson's great achievement. I am deeply moved thinking that.

Chadwick Boseman gave a wonderful performance as Robinson, a man of pride and fortitude. I was really touched by how he continues to restrain his anger. Harrison Ford also played well the role of an MLB team owner who encouraged Robinson in adversity. It made me imagine that Harrison might have been in the similar situations in the film industry.

A wonderful baseball film.