Crime of the Big Leagues: Lester Rodney (2011) is a documentary title in English. On MovieLinkBD you get the full story, cast, rating, official trailer and where to watch Crime of the Big Leagues: Lester Rodney online in HD.
Crime of the Big Leagues: Lester Rodney — Storyline
We know a lot about how major league baseball was strictly segregated before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947. But strangely, few of us know much about the decade-long, fierce, organized efforts to bring that about. Lester Rodney, sports editor and writer for New York’s Communist Party newspaper The Daily Worker, made it his crusade beginning in 1936. This riveting 10-minute film, much of it in Lester Rodney’s own words, tells about the man, his passion for baseball, why he fought for equal treatment of “Negro” ball players, and his perspective on the far reaching impact of baseball’s desegregation. Enjoy this eye-opening mini-documentary about Lester Rodney (1911-2009), the unsung hero who helped desegregate Major League Baseball, narrated by baseball legends Vida Blue and Marty Lurie.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Randy Field
- Starring: Lester Rodney, Vida Blue, Marty Lurie, Leroy 'Satchel' Paige
Crime of the Big Leagues: Lester Rodney — Movie Details
| Release Date | 2011-06-21 |
| Runtime | 11 min |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Rating | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crime of the Big Leagues: Lester Rodney about? We know a lot about how major league baseball was strictly segregated before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947. But strangely, few of us know much…
Who directed Crime of the Big Leagues: Lester Rodney? Randy Field.
Who stars in Crime of the Big Leagues: Lester Rodney? Lester Rodney, Vida Blue, Marty Lurie, Leroy 'Satchel' Paige.
Where can I watch Crime of the Big Leagues: Lester Rodney? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
