A movie is finally being made about the most important event in the history of American professional sports- Jackie Robinson's crossing of baseball's color barrier in 1947. Other than a little-seen 1950 film, a la "The Greatest," in which Robinson played himself, this is the first-ever Hollywood biopic on America's most heroic athlete*.
No word on who will play Robinson, but Jennifer Hudson is eyeing the role of his wife Rachel, and Robert Redford (the producer of the film) may play Branch Rickey. Thomas Carter ("Coach Carter") will direct; as long as they don't Disney-fy it too much, I can't wait for this film.
*When I say this, I'm referring to Robinson, and not to John Rocker. Common mistake, I know.
Posted by Stephen Silver at March 8, 2007 04:37 PM