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Is Jackie Robinson coming back?

Jackie Robinson (2016–2016) on PBS

The answer: Concluded April 12, 2016.
Jackie Robinson poster
Network / streamer
PBS
Premiered
April 11, 2016
Ended
April 12, 2016
Runtime
~120 min per episode
1season
2episodes

About Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson ended on April 12, 2016, on PBS. The series concluded after its two episodes aired over two days in April 2016.

Jackie Robinson was a documentary series that explored the life of Jackie Robinson and his role in the civil rights movement. It examined how Robinson's baseball career intersected with broader social issues, highlighting his efforts to break racial barriers and his activism off the field. The show provided a detailed look at his journey from humble beginnings to becoming an influential figure in American history.

The series featured Keith David as the narrator. It was a two-part documentary with a total runtime of 120 minutes.

Jackie Robinson episode schedule

2 aired

Aired · 2

DateEp.Title
April 12, 2016 S1·E2 Part 2 of 2
April 11, 2016 S1·E1 Part 1 of 2

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