“Pride Against Prejudice: The Larry Doby Story” delves into the life of Larry Doby, the second African American Major League Baseball player, signed by the Cleveland Indians in 1947. The film traces his journey from his high school days in New Jersey and service in WWII to his Hall of Fame career, which included a World Series win and multiple All-Star appearances.
The documentary argues that Doby, along with Jackie Robinson, Bill Veeck, and Branch Rickey, significantly impacted not just baseball, but American history as a whole. Through interviews with Doby and other key figures, the film highlights his roles as an athlete, mentor, and civil rights trailblazer, elevating his contributions beyond the sports arena.
Pride Against Prejudice: The Larry Doby Story | February 2007 (United States)
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Director: Bud GreenspanWriter: Andrew SquicciariniStars: Louis Gossett Jr., Mudcat Grant, Ben VealSummary: In 1947, the year Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier, Bill Veeck signed Larry Doby (1923-2003) to the Cleveland Indians. We see interviews with Doby himself, family members, teammates, and baseball historians. The film traces Doby's career from high-school athletics in Paterson, N.J. and being in the Navy during World War II, to playing in the Negro Leagues, breaking into the majors, winning a World Series and playing on All-Star teams, mentoring younger players, becoming a coach and manager, and being elected to the Hall of Fame. The film argues that Doby, Robinson, Veeck, and Branch Rickey's contributions were not just to baseball, but to U.S. history.
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