"42" premieres in theaters April 12 and is an important film for audiences of all ages. The film tells the story of how Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier and changed the world in the process. As teased in the "42" trailer, the film stars Harrison Ford as Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager Branch Rickey who is determined to make history and gives Robinson his shot at the bigs. Chadwick Boseman astounds in the role of the cultural icon.
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The grand prize winner will receive a "42" inspired gym bag while the runner-up winner and the grand prize winner receive a "42" hat, a Henley Raglan Tee, a "42" imprinted baseball, a thermal cooler and water bottle.
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"42" Synopsis:
Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential) wrote and directed the drama "42", starring Chadwick Boseman (The Express) and Oscar nominee Harrison Ford (Witness).
Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball.
In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey’s hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking—ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow.
In 1997, Major League Baseball retired the number 42 for all teams, making it the first number in sports to be universally retired. The only exception is April 15th—Jackie Robinson Day—commemorating the date of his first game as a Brooklyn Dodger. On that day alone, players from every team proudly wear Number 42 to honor the man who altered the course of history.
Rounding out the main cast of "42" are: Nicole Beharie (Shame) as Rachel Isum, who would become Robinson’s wife; Christopher Meloni as Leo Durocher; Andre Holland as Wendell Smith; Lucas Black as Pee Wee Reese; Hamish Linklater as Ralph Branca; Ryan Merriman as Dixie Walker; and T.R. Knight as Harold Parrott.
The film is produced by Thomas Tull, with Dick Cook, Jon Jashni, and Jason Clark serving as executives producers, and Darryl Pryor and Jillian Zaks co-producing.
Helgeland’s behind-the-scenes collaborators included Oscar-nominated director of photography Don Burgess (Forrest Gump), production designer Richard Hoover, costume designer Caroline Harris, and editors Kevin Stitt and Peter McNulty. The music is composed by Oscar nominee Mark Isham (A River Runs Through It).
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures present, a Legendary Pictures Production, a Brian Helgeland film, "42". Slated for release April 12, 2013, the film will open in time to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day—April 15, the date of his first game as a Brooklyn Dodger.
This film has been rated PG-13 for thematic elements including language.
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