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Clip: Season 1 | 8m 26s
Learn how the early days of Jackie Robinson's life shaped his outlook and character. This clip pairs with the "Living In Jim Crow America" educational unit in the classroom section of PBS.org/JackieRobinson
Aired: 04/11/16
Video has closed captioning.
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Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Jackie Robinson
Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon discuss Jackie Robinson's significance.
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Learn how the public perception of Jackie Robinson transformed from the 1950s to 1960s.
