Historic Screening on Jackie Robinson

Event Details

Jackie Robinson was the first African American Baseball Player to break the color line in 1947. He went onto to become a journalist, and a civil rights leader and hero. This documentary is a historical accounting of his life, featuring commentary by Rachel Robinson, his wife.

Sarah Burns and David McMahon, directors and producers of Jackie Robinson, with Ken Burns' Florentine Films will be present for commentary and discussion following the screening and during intermission.

Raphael James, CBS New 5, commentator/host.
FREE activities for children: Concourse filled with free activities sponsored by Engaging Creative Minds, the City of Charleston Recreation Department and GENMOVE for children. Info tables, community groups, books and other product support tables.

$5 ticket, includes Jackie Robinson baseball card. Children free with adult

Murray Pavilion will have on display a collection of documentaries made by low country students attending the Inspire@theGaillard and Inspire@thelowcountry film makers camp and academy.

Net proceeds from this event support the Film Makers Camp and Academy, Inspire@thelowcountry.

Partners include: Charleston Police Fund, Illumination Project, The Citadel, GEN MOVE, The Gaillard Education Department, The RiverDogs, City of Charleston Recreation Department, and PBS WETA/Florentine Films.