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Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Jackie Robinson Biopic in the Works

64 years after he broke the color barrier--The Hollywood Reporter relays that a film about Jackie Robinson, MLB’s first African American player, will be produced by Legendary Pictures.


L.A. Confidential scribe Brian Helgeland will take over directing and screenwriting duties.

Rachel Robinson, widow of Robinson, is “thrilled to have this important film on Jack produced by Legendary Pictures.”

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