In 1945, the world of baseball is divided between the Majors and the Negro Leagues - but the time has come for change. One team will be the first to sign a black player and only one player will be the first to take the field. The Brooklyn Dodgers want to make the deal that will make history. But the man they choose will have to be more than a great player - he has to have the charisma of a star. It soon comes down to three powerful and extraordinary players: legendary pitcher Satchel Paige; the greatest hitter in baseball Josh Gibson; and a rookie by the name of Jackie Robinson. Three player - three friends - three champions. Together they are unbeatable - but only one will cross the home plate into history.
Stars: Delroy Lindo, Mykelti Williamson, Edward Herrmann, R. Lee Ermey, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Gina Ravera
Crew: Lee Holdridge (Original Music Composer), Chester Kaczenski (Production Design), Reuben Cannon (Casting), David Giella (Casting), Kevin Kelly Brown (Executive Producer), Robert Papazian (Producer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Gary Hoffman Productions, Mike Medavoy Productions, HBO
Runtime: 94 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 20, 1996
IMDb: 6.6
