NCHGS’s Museum and a Movie series showcases independent, international, and historical short films relevant to our museum exhibits and the communities we serve.
April 2022’s feature is The Jackie Robinson Story, a 1950 biographical film from director Alfred E. Green. Starring Jackie Robinson as himself, the film focuses on Robinson’s struggle with racism and discrimination as he becomes the first African American Major League baseball player of the modern era.
The Jackie Robinson Story is one hour and 17 minutes in length, and will be shown at 12:00 and 2:00 PM in the John R. Austen Auditorium of the Sigal Museum. Seating will be arranged to accommodate social distancing. Masks must be worn in the museum at all times.