What Is Jackie Robinson's Disparities Affecting African Americans?

42 (2013) is directed and written by Brian Helgeland, which is a biographical sports movie based on Jackie Robinson. The film depicts the difficulties Jackie Robinson has to face while entering his baseball career. This film also captures the emotions of blacks when they see Robinson play for the Dodgers since he was the first African American to play in MLB. The film not only shows the difficulties a talented black man has to face during his baseball career, but it also depicts segregation in public facilities. Additionally, it shows how social advantages and disparities affect the blacks. The film accurately depicts the whites’ hatred towards Jackie Robinson because of the color of his skin. The whites didn’t want to see an African American compete with other whites. Even though it is hard for Jackie Robinson to control his temper, the film also shows how Jackie Robinson has to ignore the racist and hateful comments just like any other African …show more content…
However, Jackie Robinson faces many difficulties. According to the article, “Reese and Robbie”, Jackie Robinson receives a numerous threatening letters from all over the country (J.D.). It is also relatable to the film. Aditionally, the film doesn’t stipulate the difficulties Branch Rickey has to face for allowing a black man to play for the Dodgers. Branch Rickey also receives many threats, but the film fails to portray how helping an African American affected Branch Rickey. Branch Rickey was helping an African American enter the MLB, but he doesn't receive any type of criticism in the film. The film doesn’t reveal the threatening letters and hateful comments that Branch Rickey receives for breaking the color barrier in a segregated sport. The film only shows Branch Rickey’s struggle in making the staff accept Jackie