Overview
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.
Production
Gary Hoffman Productions · Mike Medavoy Productions · HBO
Cast & Characters
Delroy Lindo
Satchel Paige
Mykelti Williamson
Josh Gibson
Edward Herrmann
Branch Rickey
R. Lee Ermey
Wilkie
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Lahoma
Gina Ravera
Grace
Obba Babatundé
Cum Posey
Cylk Cozart
Zo Perry
J.D. Hall
Gus Greenlee
Jerry Hardin
Happy Chandler
Brent Jennings
Frank Duncan
Richard Riehle
Pete Harmon
Directors & Crew
Robert Papazian
Producer
David Himmelstein
Screenplay
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Director
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