just a historical fact to go along with that ... Jackie Robinson Day was first celebrated in 2004. It wasn't until Ken Griffey Jr requested and received special permission from both the Commissioner (Bud Selig) and Rachel Robinson to wear number 42 in 2007 that the tradition started. The Commissioner liked the idea and opened it up to anyone who wanted to wear 42 in honor of Jackie, now the entire league does it.
@@notkg when MLB retired 42 only players that were at the time wearing 42 (Mo Vaughn and Mariano Rivera we're among those) were allowed to wear it until they retired. Rivera was the last to have it his number.
That and "I got family up there and I needed them to know. I needed them to know who I am." gets me in the feels every time. Never thought I'd want to model the behavior of a guy named Pee Wee!
Fun Fact: My dad, Al Cole, had a meeting with Branch Rickey when he was 16. Too young for the majors but Rickey was putting out feelers and wanted to meet my dad, a minor leaguer for the NY Giants farm team known for throwing a mean new pitch called a "knuckle ball"... So when it was first out on DVD I brought this movie over to my parent's house for us to all watch together and he said that whoever was playing Rickey was spot on. He was floored when I told him it was Harrison Ford :)... The Giants let my dad sit on the bench for one major league season while he decided whether to get surgery for his elbow. In the minors they used his young arm too often and he had calcium deposits that kept him from pitching. He decided not to get the surgery which would have deformed his arm... I'm proud that he was among Robinson's biggest fans and supporters back in the day when it counted...
Thanks for reacting to this epic movie. Those of us that love this game know and understand the importance of what Jackie meant to baseball. He showed he belonged on the field by his play and kept a stoic demeanor when he played. After he retired he focused on civil rights for those who were discriminated until he passed away. Jackie was a great player and an even greater human.
I was very happy they gave Rachel Robinson such a big part in the film. There is no Jackie Robinson without her. And she has carried the torch he lit the last 51 years since Jackie died. She turned 100 last July. She is such a beautiful and graceful human being and is my absolute favorite person
From Montreal here. There is a Jackie Robinson statue outside our Olympic stadium. Important to remember that Mr Robinson crossed the color line in Montreal FIRST. We are very proud about that. Apparently Allan Tudyk, who played the Phillies manager was sick to his stomach having to spew that foul dialog. He only accepted the part because he is a very good friend with director writer Brian Helgeland and trusted him.
I think it also goes to show what a great actor Allan Tudyk is, as I would think it's not easy to portray such an unlikable character so convincingly. It was very believable (and a great accent!) and not campy or tonque-in-cheek.
RIP to Jackie Robinson and Chadwick Boseman. Two absolute legends in their respective fields. I hope they both know what all they gave us on their short time here with us.
I coached little league about 13 years ago. I wasn't a dad yet but my best friend needed an assistant coach for his son's team. Even at five years old, Alex wanted #42. He's going into his senior year and is one of the most gifted ballplayers and a true gentleman. This is history that has to be preserved.
Fitting the video was about 42 minutes long. For me this was the role I knew Chadwick Boseman from. He’ll be a legend in everyone’s minds for different roles but this is the one I remember him the most.
I like what you are asking "Segregation is over, but...?" Sadly, laws change, but attitudes do not. Or at least they take a long time to catch up. I love how real this movie is (as well as others, yes) on showing just how ingrained racism can be. It's a disgusting thing to be, a racist, and yet people can easily justify it when they want to. Thank you for watching this movie!
The Jackie Robinson story is not only one of the greatest in baseball, it is one of the truly important stories of modern society. This is my favourite baseball movie. Another good one is 61, the story of Roger Maris chasing Babe Ruth's home run record, and dealing with the stress and animosity of the people who didn't want him to succeed.
"He's in a pickle!" I was filled with such warmth when she said that. Cassie has grown so much during this channel. Boseman was the perfect casting choice for Jackie Robinson.
Must say, Cassie's diatribe in the ending sequence, about watching Remember the Titans, and what that meant for her, brought to tears, in such a fantastic way. That's why she may be my favorite reactor.
Jackie is still one of only 3 players to steal home in a world series game..every year he played, he was in the top 5 in stolen bases. If he could play in today's MLB and still be great. Props to Rickey for holding his ground, and to Boseman for another terrific acting job. "He was as good as me, And would've went on to be even better" said Denzel Washington at his funeral. Fun watching your reactions, Cassie!!
These reactions mean more than you think to some people. Definitely for me I saw you react to Glory. Thank you for an amazing reaction. Miracle at St Anna, Malcolm x , Tuskegee airmen are a few great historical movies with great actors you may be familiar with as well.
True story: I was in St. Louis one weekend and I went to see Miracle at St. Anna, knowing nothing other than it was a Spike Lee movie. The theatre was fairly empty for a Friday matinee, so when the end came, and my friend and I both burst out in the ugliest and loudest of ugly cries, it was both liberating and embarrassing. What a movie. Thank you for mentioning it.
A fun aside: Geddy Lee, bass player for Canadian rock band Rush, is a collector of baseball memorabilia. In 2008, Geddy donated over 400 baseballs, autographed by African American players (and some big stars) to the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO. He’s definitely one of the good guys in the world.
There’s no way that you are not the best there is at this. I read J.Robinson’s biographies when I was in junior high school. This reaction is possibly the best tribute I have enjoyed! Go Cassie 😎
I don't know if they covered it, but Pee Wee Reese was a leader on the team and was Jackie's roommate. After his playing career, Pee Wee was teamed with former pitcher Dizzy Dean as the broadcast team for "The Game Of The Week", broadcast every Saturday. Baseball was the "national pastime" in those days and it was said that 3 out of every 4 televisions in America was tuned in to watch the game on Saturday afternoon. I can still hear Dizzy saying, "That ball was tagged, Pee Wee".
Cassie, I can't tell you how happy I am that my favorite reactor watched one of my favorite movies! I was angry and frustrated right along with you, even though I've seen this about 20 times. To me, this will always be Chadwick Boseman's most iconic role, and it's a little painful to watch this knowing that he's gone. Also, your summary and comments at the end of this video are quite possibly the most impactful that you have ever shared. Well done. 👍❤⚾️
A similar “true story” movie with Alan Rickman (Snape, Die Hard etc) and Mos Def (16 Blocks) is the movie “Something the Lord Made” about how a young African American man helped break some color barriers in medicine while Alan & Mos Def worked and found a way to save the lives of the blue babies (born with heart/blood vessel defects in need of surgical care that hadn’t existed before and had been thought an impossibility to do-hence the title) A must watch.
Another great reaction, Cassie! So much heartbreak in this movie, how Jackie was treated, how we lost Chadwick WAY too soon. Though I have a feeling what Jackie had to deal with was even worse than they could put in a film like this, sadly. Thank you Jon Johns for the gift membership!! Sorry I wasn't able to watch the premiere live, but thank you very much!
You know what so cool about this movie is that they filmed this movie in Chattanooga TN at Engel stadium and I live in Chattanooga TN and my my aunt's friend was a extra in the movie and what also cool is that Bebe Ruth played there too.
I'll never forget, when I was a kid, there were still signs saying "whites only", colored entrance and something that always stood out to me two water fountains one with a sign "whites only" the other "colored only". You might be thinking this was in the south but it wasn't, it was rural New York.
Since Cassie always brings up her love for Harrison Ford I remember my parents, who both worked in Hollywood always had nothing but good things to say about the times they met him. My mom worked the front desk at Paramount Studios in the 80s before having me and she'd see all the big stars coming through for meetings. My Dad built sets (and took on manager roles more as he got older) for over 30 years. Since Harrison was a builder himself he'd pop in to see how things were going for the crew such as on Air Force One (my dad brought the family on set for that one). I remember getting the package with hats and fanny packs with cast and crew embroidered on them from Mr Ford.
When I first saw the trailers in the cinema, I had to see this movie. This was back when Chadwick was still “the guy who played Jackie Robinson.” How far he’s come in the relatively short time that he’s been in our consciousness, to be able to touch us all.
What’s really cool is on Jackie Robinson day every MLB season, every player from every team actually wears number 42, because of what PIWI said. Amazing.
Great Movie👍Coming from a Man, who as a Young a Hispanic kid, grew up loving to play Baseball for breakfast lunch and dinner, Man I miss those days. I would've loved to continue playing beyond my younger years, but I didn't have the support. Mother was both Mom & Dad working and raising 3 Boys. She didn't have the time to come and watch, due to working to make ends meat. I had to find a ride just to get to practice and to the games, after while it was just too much for me, to continue to play. It was especially hard seeing all the other kids have their moms and dads and siblings there. I don't remember too many Hispanic kids playing ball, that definitely changed over the years, but what was really cool is that, I don't remember experiencing any racism towards me🙏
I stated this before, but it's worth repeating! You are an amazingly kind person Cassie, and I can just tell you are genuine and real from the way you react to these films! Your family and friends are very lucky to have you in their lives! I hope you never change and also hope I meet a kind soul like you sometime in the future! I mention all this because I wanted to let you know I appreciate your kind gestures in the comments, but I don't really have a way to respond, but just know that myself and friends admire and appreciate your compassion and empathy towards others! I may not leave another comment, but we will keep enjoying your content! At least most of it, because there are some movies I don't particularly like! I wish you and yours all the best, always!
I loved seeing this movie as a kid with my dad. I cant imagine how hard it must have been to be to deal with those injustices. Absolutely amazing film and watching it again as a young man Ive got some tears going if I'm being honest.
What Cassie said about Remember the titans, having an effect on her at a young age , for me it was The colour purple, i will never forget watching that film , and I do think Cassie is right seeing these types of films does bring light on to the subjects .
You mentioned in the beginning there was another league. Yes. It was called the Negro Leagues. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is in Kansas City, Missouri and was founded by the legendary Buck O'Neil, player for the Kansas City Monarchs. I met Buck a few times. He was the sweetest, nicest, friendliest guy --- you really wanted to be around him. He just oozed kindness and a sense of humor. For a man who had every reason to be bitter about the way he and his team mates got treated like Jackie (whom he also knew), you'd never know it. Buck is a legend in baseball and the Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown has a statue of him. I'm an old school uniform fan and told him I wanted to buy a Monarch's jersey. His final words to me as he was leaving were, "Good bye ... and BUY THAT JACKET!" He was so fun! Thanks for watching the movie, Cass. Be inspired.
Little bit of trivia for you, there's a reason when it's officially referred to they say "broke the color barrier." He isn't technically the first. That's Moses Fleetwood Walker in the late 1800s. Not long after that the game was segregated until Robinson. Doesn't take anything away, really, just a little quirk. He was effectively the first as far as most knew back then.
I appreciate your effort day in and day out. You put out so much content and your subscribers (and others that find it) appreciate it. Thank you so much! It doesn't go unnoticed. 😀
Coincidentally, Jackie Robinson played for Montreal, nicknamed "Black Panthers"... and he served as a Fist Lieutenant in the 761st Tank Battalion, nicknamed the "Black Panthers"... how about that.
That’s a fun thumbnail. This was a terrific film. It served as my introduction to Chadwick Boseman, and I was very impressed with his performance in this film. Thus, when I heard he was cast as Black Panther, I thought, “Oh, yeah, he’s a great pick for that.” Likewise, Harrison Ford was terrific in this film as well.
The tunnel scene breaks my heart every single time. I always end up sobbing and with a raging headache. I love your reactions. Being disgusted by the past is important
Chadwick Boseman and Alan Tudyk were in fact good friends after this movie. Before they had to film the scene filled with racist remarks, they actually as actors, decided not to interact with each other before that scene. It was an unexpected decision but they respected that in order to get into character. Alan Tudyk apologized profusely before and after he filmed his scenes. When it was done, Chadwick went up to Alan and apologized to him for being so distant as an actor. He actually respected Alan for what he did in order to film that scene and the two of them went out to dinner. After they bonded and reconciled, they hung out many times after that. Alan Tudyk remarked that Chadwick's performance as Jackie was mind-blowing.
A little surprised that she didn't recognize Ben Chapman as Wash from Firefly. Alan Tudyk the actor said he hated having to shoot those scenes and screaming that dialog for hours of filming. When filming began, Chadwick introduced himself to Tudyk and said, "I'm going to keep my distance from you" as part of the acting process. Alan said that it probably helped him too as it would've been even harder to say those things if they had become friends prior to those scenes. After they finished filming, Chadwick came over to Alan, shook his hand again, and apologized for keeping his distance, and they went out to dinner together afterwards.
Segregation wasn’t gone in the south until the mid to late sixties in some places. Even after Brown V Board of Education in 1954 many school districts held out many years before integrating. Segregation may seem like ancient history to many but was a reality for many of us or our parents or grandparents.
His is one of my all time favourite films, but like you, I became more and more passionate as it went on. Jackie Robinson was a phenomenal ball player, and an even better human. The inner strength he must have had to rise above and be better than the rest is incredible.
Like Chadwick, Jackie also died way too young. He developed Type II Diabetes, and it killed him at age 50. America mourned. Rachel is still with us, at age 100. A national treasure. Leo Durocher's autobiography, "Nice Guys Finish Last", is an amazing read. So many great stories, not just about this season. Kirby Higbe's book, "The High Hard One", is also a surprisingly enjoyable read. Higbe doesn't exactly apologize, but he's pretty blunt about all of the screw-ups in his life, from bigotry and alcohol abuse to legal troubles. For decades, Ralph Branca was best known as the pitcher who gave up the famous home run that let the Giants beat Brooklyn in a playoff to win the 1951 pennant. (Leo was managing the Giants by then, and they made one of the greatest comebacks in baseball history to catch the Dodgers; Willie Mays was a rookie on that Giants team.) So it's nice that this movie pointed out how great a guy he was. (Ralph lived to age 90, but he's only 21 in this film.) Ironically, Ben Chapman and Leo Durocher were teammates on the Yankees when they started out. (Babe Ruth was getting older and they needed to bring in new players.). Leo was traded after a few years (he didn't reach his peak until he was with the Cardinals), but Ben became a star, appearing in the first three All-Star games. Then the Yankees bought Joe DiMaggio from San Francisco (then a minor-league team, like Montreal), and traded Ben to Washington. Ben was not happy, so when Washington came back to New York to play the Yankees, he would taunt the Yankees' Jewish fans by giving the Nazi salute. (This was before WW2, but Hitler wasn't exactly keeping his prejudices a secret.). Lovely fellow, huh? Thanks for covering this film. BTW, if you want really young Harrison Ford (pre-"Star Wars"), check out him in smaller roles in "The Conversation" (with Gene Hackman, John "Fredo Corleone" Cazale, and Cindy Williams, who just died) and "Apocalypse Now" (with Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, and Robert Duvall). Minor parts, but they're both great films, so Ford is as good a reason as any to watch them.
Absolutely love this movie and same emotions seeing Remember the Titans when I was younger! There was a time in my middle school years where the English teacher started playing Remember the Titans on our free day, and just couldn’t hold back the tears. Was probably the first time the other kids in my class saw me get that way
Hey Cassie! I am a new fan but a big one after watching a ton of your older videos over the past month. Your videos has a charm to it that's hard to describe, you really feel like you are showing a friend a movie for the first time. (also 'Popcorn in Bed' is such a genius name for the channel) Was looking forward to you seeing this movie, even though some parts are definitely uncomfortable I knew that you would love it based on some of your other reactions I've seen. I feel like this movie is super underrated, I hope that years from now it will be seen as one of the great sports movies of all time, and really beyond sports, Jackie Robinson is an American hero.
Since you brought it up a few times: yes, Jackie was well known for being aggressive when it came to stealing bases. He stole a base over 200 times in his career Also, at 29:36, the main reason that guy is so upset about getting traded is because hes being sent to the Pirates, and as i unserstand it, at that time, the reputation of the Pirates was such that getting sent there was basically a death sentence for your career
Chadwick absolutely killed it in this movie as did the entire cast. Crazy thing is, Chadwick also played legendary singer James Brown in the movie "Get On Up".
Get On Up was the first movie I saw with Chadwick Boseman. I couldn’t believe how good his acting was and had to look him up. He was so talented. It was quite impressive that while he kept his illness a secret, he continued to visit and support kids with cancer. Says alot about his character.
This movie is so amazing, all of the actors that were in this, Alan Tudyk-insane, he typically plays a loveable-type and he turns up in this as a huge monster. Chadwick is a powerhouse In this, gone way to soon, I just saw “21 bridges” an he brought that intensity there too. Love this film,Other sports films that are wonderful-“The Legend of Bagger Vance”, “Friday night lights “ and “Varsity Blues”, also another wonderful and semi-forgotten film “The Power of One” so good.
They filmed in the house next door to me and in my neighborhood where I used to live in my hometown of Macon, Ga. I lived in one of the neighborhoods that still have cobblestone streets and they trucked all these vintage cars in and parked them all over. It was cool to see. Only drawback was that they had to block our neighborhood off to traffic of course and you had to stay inside during certain filming hours. No running errands on the spur of the moment, etc or you’d mess up filming.
Another Baseball movie I think you and your sister would love is "The Perfect Game". Its a true story about a Mexican little league team in the 1950s overcoming poverty and adversity to go to America and win the little league world series!
The film cuts a lot of historical accuracy but I think part of that is for the cost. It is easier to show Monterrey as a dusty, simple town than a booming industrial city, for example.
@joelwillems4081 Cost and story. My dad was a producer. It was filmed in Mexico for a good bit of it, the rest in California. Unfortunately I can't ask him about the specifics of Monterey as he has since passed but glad to see people out there saw it!
Thank you for watching this with us. I grew up in the 50's and 60's. I had to stand up to my uncle, a man I loved and admired, because of his racist attitudes. In college in the very early 70's I roomed with a black man from Rhodesia. He and his family were living in exile because they had spoken out against Apartheid. He told me that if a black man walked across the street into a white area, he could legally be shot. We need men like Dr. King who brought people together.
A great and memorable movie. When I first saw the scene in the tunnel where he yells and breaks the bat I knew Chadwick was special. I had followed his career ever since. Also the scene with the little boy having an internal struggle always got to me. That is how racism continues AND that is how it ends. And of course “maybe tomorrow we’ll all wear 42, that way they won’t tell us apart”, hits hard as well because of course every year on April 15th all MLB clubs wear 42 in honor of Robinson.
Good reaction by the popcorn Queen 😂... Chadwick Bozeman was super talented. He did a lot of biopics. He played James Brown.. I think the title is "Get On Up." 💯🙏👍
I enjoyed watching you watch this movie so much your emotions were so real and sincere, and with you not knowing about his life, and the history behind his actions, you had me in tears a few times, and the most tragic thing is this happened within one generation of us 💜 thank you
When I think of Chadwick, this is the movie that comes to my mind more than the Black Panther. This movie showed how talented an actor Chadwick was and that he had range. He was more than just an actor in a superhero movie. This in my opinion is Chadwick's best movie.
In 1946, Rickey (Ford), legendary manager of the Dodgers, defied major league baseball's notorious color barrier by signing Robinson (Boseman) to the team. The heroic act puts both of them in the firing line of the public the press and other players. Facing open racism from all sides, he demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him.
In 1925, USC Trojans Football had it's first All-America player, Brice Taylor... he happened to be Black and Shawnee (and was born missing his left hand). The L.A. Rams "broke the color barrier" in the NFL in 1946, a year before the Dodgers did in MLB... and it was the people of L.A. (thru political pressure) who forced the "Cleveland Rams" to integrate the team if they wanted to be the "L.A. Rams"
Likewise! Always go to the Jackie Robinson statue and the memorial for the all time Dodgers players when I go to the home games. The chills and rush of dopamine is intoxicating.
My favorite Jackie story is a pitcher was harassing him through a game and he eventually walked him… On first he had such an insane lead that it made the pitcher so nervous that he walked the batter and Jackie walked to 2nd. He did the exact same thing while on 2nd and the pitcher walked the next batter. He did the same on third and the next batter was walked and Jackie walked home. He intimidated him so much he scored without even trying to steal loading the bases without any other Dodger having to get a hit. Robinson was truly a special player, and the fact he won Rookie of the Year with the majority of the voters being against him being in the majors shows that his numbers and impact on his team was undeniable.
I live in Kansas City, Missouri, where the Negro leagues Baseball Museum (and the KC Monarch’s team) is located. When 42 premiered, Boseman and Ford were both here for the premiere and Bosemans uniform is now part of the museum. Thanks for choosing this film.
Jackie was famous for stealing home & when he played in Montreal, the Canadian fans cheered him on. The #42 is the only number that is retired in the entire MLB. On Jackie Robinson day April 15th, all the players wear 42.
Thank you so much. I always look forward to your new reactions. FYI, There is a famous movie, " Jackie Robinson Story " released in 1950. Starring Jackie Robinson. Jackie played himself. I think that you would really enjoy it.
Segregation existed in the US until 1954, this was around 1946. In 1954, a Supreme Court case overturned segregation, but its unravelling took years. This was just after WWII and especially in the South, it was probably one o fhte worst eras of segregation. That's why this was so important. Baseball was an all white sport. So was football and basketball at the professional levels. Robinson did a lot to de-segreagte society. He gave white peope no choice but to see black people as equals and their talents as indispensible.
"Maybe tomorrow we'll all wear 42, that way they won't tell us apart" My favorite line of the movie. I actually teared up in the theater hearing that.
Best line in the film 😢
just a historical fact to go along with that ... Jackie Robinson Day was first celebrated in 2004. It wasn't until Ken Griffey Jr requested and received special permission from both the Commissioner (Bud Selig) and Rachel Robinson to wear number 42 in 2007 that the tradition started. The Commissioner liked the idea and opened it up to anyone who wanted to wear 42 in honor of Jackie, now the entire league does it.
@@notkg when MLB retired 42 only players that were at the time wearing 42 (Mo Vaughn and Mariano Rivera we're among those) were allowed to wear it until they retired. Rivera was the last to have it his number.
That and "I got family up there and I needed them to know. I needed them to know who I am." gets me in the feels every time. Never thought I'd want to model the behavior of a guy named Pee Wee!
So did I!
RIP Chadwick Boseman.
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the real Jackie Robinson would've been really proud and I bet hes telling him that in heaven right now.
@@claytonbermea7938 Agreed
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Fun Fact: My dad, Al Cole, had a meeting with Branch Rickey when he was 16. Too young for the majors but Rickey was putting out feelers and wanted to meet my dad, a minor leaguer for the NY Giants farm team known for throwing a mean new pitch called a "knuckle ball"... So when it was first out on DVD I brought this movie over to my parent's house for us to all watch together and he said that whoever was playing Rickey was spot on. He was floored when I told him it was Harrison Ford :)...
The Giants let my dad sit on the bench for one major league season while he decided whether to get surgery for his elbow. In the minors they used his young arm too often and he had calcium deposits that kept him from pitching. He decided not to get the surgery which would have deformed his arm...
I'm proud that he was among Robinson's biggest fans and supporters back in the day when it counted...
Thanks for reacting to this epic movie. Those of us that love this game know and understand the importance of what Jackie meant to baseball. He showed he belonged on the field by his play and kept a stoic demeanor when he played. After he retired he focused on civil rights for those who were discriminated until he passed away. Jackie was a great player and an even greater human.
I was very happy they gave Rachel Robinson such a big part in the film. There is no Jackie Robinson without her. And she has carried the torch he lit the last 51 years since Jackie died. She turned 100 last July. She is such a beautiful and graceful human being and is my absolute favorite person
From Montreal here. There is a Jackie Robinson statue outside our Olympic stadium. Important to remember that Mr Robinson crossed the color line in Montreal FIRST. We are very proud about that. Apparently Allan Tudyk, who played the Phillies manager was sick to his stomach having to spew that foul dialog. He only accepted the part because he is a very good friend with director writer Brian Helgeland and trusted him.
And Cassie, if you didn't recognize him, he is Wash from Firefly!
I think it also goes to show what a great actor Allan Tudyk is, as I would think it's not easy to portray such an unlikable character so convincingly. It was very believable (and a great accent!) and not campy or tonque-in-cheek.
Jackie Robinson attended Pasadena (CA) City College, and the stadium there is named after him.
RIP to Jackie Robinson and Chadwick Boseman. Two absolute legends in their respective fields. I hope they both know what all they gave us on their short time here with us.
I hope they're playing on the same field in heaven as we speak.
I coached little league about 13 years ago. I wasn't a dad yet but my best friend needed an assistant coach for his son's team. Even at five years old, Alex wanted #42. He's going into his senior year and is one of the most gifted ballplayers and a true gentleman. This is history that has to be preserved.
Fitting the video was about 42 minutes long.
For me this was the role I knew Chadwick Boseman from. He’ll be a legend in everyone’s minds for different roles but this is the one I remember him the most.
What a great observation!! Thanks for pointing that out!!
I like what you are asking "Segregation is over, but...?" Sadly, laws change, but attitudes do not. Or at least they take a long time to catch up. I love how real this movie is (as well as others, yes) on showing just how ingrained racism can be. It's a disgusting thing to be, a racist, and yet people can easily justify it when they want to. Thank you for watching this movie!
The Jackie Robinson story is not only one of the greatest in baseball, it is one of the truly important stories of modern society. This is my favourite baseball movie. Another good one is 61, the story of Roger Maris chasing Babe Ruth's home run record, and dealing with the stress and animosity of the people who didn't want him to succeed.
"He's in a pickle!" I was filled with such warmth when she said that. Cassie has grown so much during this channel. Boseman was the perfect casting choice for Jackie Robinson.
Her movie iq is becoming too much. Skynet fights back!
Technically he was in a Rundown, but she's trying.
@@joemckim1183 This is true, but she was referring to "The Sandlot" movie. Slowly but surely she'll get there. 😅
That caught me so off guard😂😂😂 like no warning or anything, outta nowhere😂😂
@@joemckim1183 bruh a pickle is a rundown.
"He's in a pickle!" I'm legit impressed how quickly you rattled that off lol
Must say, Cassie's diatribe in the ending sequence, about watching Remember the Titans, and what that meant for her, brought to tears, in such a fantastic way. That's why she may be my favorite reactor.
Jackie is still one of only 3 players to steal home in a world series game..every year he played, he was in the top 5 in stolen bases. If he could play in today's MLB and still be great. Props to Rickey for holding his ground, and to Boseman for another terrific acting job. "He was as good as me, And would've went on to be even better" said Denzel Washington at his funeral. Fun watching your reactions, Cassie!!
These reactions mean more than you think to some people. Definitely for me I saw you react to Glory. Thank you for an amazing reaction. Miracle at St Anna, Malcolm x , Tuskegee airmen are a few great historical movies with great actors you may be familiar with as well.
True story: I was in St. Louis one weekend and I went to see Miracle at St. Anna, knowing nothing other than it was a Spike Lee movie. The theatre was fairly empty for a Friday matinee, so when the end came, and my friend and I both burst out in the ugliest and loudest of ugly cries, it was both liberating and embarrassing. What a movie. Thank you for mentioning it.
Well said.
Most pure and adorable reaction to 42 on youtube, so refreshing. Great job
I love your channel cause it's the closest I can get to watching movies for the first time again. Thank you for this experience
A fun aside: Geddy Lee, bass player for Canadian rock band Rush, is a collector of baseball memorabilia. In 2008, Geddy donated over 400 baseballs, autographed by African American players (and some big stars) to the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO. He’s definitely one of the good guys in the world.
This movie was partly filmed about 15 minutes from where I live. A girl I used to work with was one of the extras and can be seen in several scenes.
There’s no way that you are not the best there is at this. I read J.Robinson’s biographies when I was in junior high school. This reaction is possibly the best tribute I have enjoyed! Go Cassie 😎
I don't know if they covered it, but Pee Wee Reese was a leader on the team and was Jackie's roommate. After his playing career, Pee Wee was teamed with former pitcher Dizzy Dean as the broadcast team for "The Game Of The Week", broadcast every Saturday. Baseball was the "national pastime" in those days and it was said that 3 out of every 4 televisions in America was tuned in to watch the game on Saturday afternoon. I can still hear Dizzy saying, "That ball was tagged, Pee Wee".
Cassie, I can't tell you how happy I am that my favorite reactor watched one of my favorite movies! I was angry and frustrated right along with you, even though I've seen this about 20 times. To me, this will always be Chadwick Boseman's most iconic role, and it's a little painful to watch this knowing that he's gone. Also, your summary and comments at the end of this video are quite possibly the most impactful that you have ever shared. Well done. 👍❤⚾️
I don't know how many times I've seen this movie, I love it. And with each viewing I'm incapable of not tearing up half a dozen times.
A similar “true story” movie with Alan Rickman (Snape, Die Hard etc) and Mos Def (16 Blocks) is the movie “Something the Lord Made” about how a young African American man helped break some color barriers in medicine while Alan & Mos Def worked and found a way to save the lives of the blue babies (born with heart/blood vessel defects in need of surgical care that hadn’t existed before and had been thought an impossibility to do-hence the title) A must watch.
Your reaction to this movie is so heart-warming, really moved me. I love your natural genuine reactions.
At 27:14 in the reaction he wasn't asking him to do nothing. He was telling him to be a better man than those others. Be something they will never be.
Rachel Robinson is currently 101 Years of age. She was flown into Los Angeles for her 100th Birthday July 19th, 2022 Dodger Stadium.
Another great reaction, Cassie! So much heartbreak in this movie, how Jackie was treated, how we lost Chadwick WAY too soon. Though I have a feeling what Jackie had to deal with was even worse than they could put in a film like this, sadly.
Thank you Jon Johns for the gift membership!! Sorry I wasn't able to watch the premiere live, but thank you very much!
Another great movie about breaking the color barrier is Men Of Honor with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert De Niro.
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The actress playing his wife was perfect. She looked like she was born for that role.
You know what so cool about this movie is that they filmed this movie in Chattanooga TN at Engel stadium and I live in Chattanooga TN and my my aunt's friend was a extra in the movie and what also cool is that Bebe Ruth played there too.
I'll never forget, when I was a kid, there were still signs saying "whites only", colored entrance and something that always stood out to me two water fountains one with a sign "whites only" the other "colored only". You might be thinking this was in the south but it wasn't, it was rural New York.
Your post movie commentary was on the money, and very much appreciated...Thank You!!!! ❤️
Since Cassie always brings up her love for Harrison Ford I remember my parents, who both worked in Hollywood always had nothing but good things to say about the times they met him. My mom worked the front desk at Paramount Studios in the 80s before having me and she'd see all the big stars coming through for meetings. My Dad built sets (and took on manager roles more as he got older) for over 30 years. Since Harrison was a builder himself he'd pop in to see how things were going for the crew such as on Air Force One (my dad brought the family on set for that one). I remember getting the package with hats and fanny packs with cast and crew embroidered on them from Mr Ford.
This probably one of the finest portrayals of an actual person on film and imho Chadwicks' best role. Such a fantastic movie. RIP.
One of the all time great true stories...Rest In Peace Jackie Robinson and Chadwick Boseman.
When I first saw the trailers in the cinema, I had to see this movie. This was back when Chadwick was still “the guy who played Jackie Robinson.” How far he’s come in the relatively short time that he’s been in our consciousness, to be able to touch us all.
What’s really cool is on Jackie Robinson day every MLB season, every player from every team actually wears number 42, because of what PIWI said. Amazing.
You truly are the sweetest, most genuine person on UA-cam.
Great Movie👍Coming from a Man, who as a Young a Hispanic kid, grew up loving to play Baseball for breakfast lunch and dinner, Man I miss those days.
I would've loved to continue playing beyond my younger years, but I didn't have the support. Mother was both Mom & Dad working and raising 3 Boys.
She didn't have the time to come and watch, due to working to make ends meat.
I had to find a ride just to get to practice and to the games, after while it was just too much for me, to continue to play.
It was especially hard seeing all the other kids have their moms and dads and siblings there.
I don't remember too many Hispanic kids playing ball, that definitely changed over the years, but what was really cool is that, I don't remember experiencing any racism towards me🙏
I stated this before, but it's worth repeating! You are an amazingly kind person Cassie, and I can just tell you are genuine and real from the way you react to these films! Your family and friends are very lucky to have you in their lives! I hope you never change and also hope I meet a kind soul like you sometime in the future!
I mention all this because I wanted to let you know I appreciate your kind gestures in the comments, but I don't really have a way to respond, but just know that myself and friends admire and appreciate your compassion and empathy towards others!
I may not leave another comment, but we will keep enjoying your content! At least most of it, because there are some movies I don't particularly like! I wish you and yours all the best, always!
I loved seeing this movie as a kid with my dad. I cant imagine how hard it must have been to be to deal with those injustices. Absolutely amazing film and watching it again as a young man Ive got some tears going if I'm being honest.
The actual baseball filmed in this movie is some of the best ever put to screen.
Little big league’s baseball scenes are also very well done
I think this is one of the first films you've done that I've never seen. Well, I'm convinced - I'm gonna watch it.
What Cassie said about Remember the titans, having an effect on her at a young age , for me it was The colour purple, i will never forget watching that film , and I do think Cassie is right seeing these types of films does bring light on to the subjects .
According to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 42 is the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life the universe and everything.
You mentioned in the beginning there was another league. Yes. It was called the Negro Leagues. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is in Kansas City, Missouri and was founded by the legendary Buck O'Neil, player for the Kansas City Monarchs. I met Buck a few times. He was the sweetest, nicest, friendliest guy --- you really wanted to be around him. He just oozed kindness and a sense of humor. For a man who had every reason to be bitter about the way he and his team mates got treated like Jackie (whom he also knew), you'd never know it. Buck is a legend in baseball and the Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown has a statue of him. I'm an old school uniform fan and told him I wanted to buy a Monarch's jersey. His final words to me as he was leaving were, "Good bye ... and BUY THAT JACKET!" He was so fun! Thanks for watching the movie, Cass. Be inspired.
Little bit of trivia for you, there's a reason when it's officially referred to they say "broke the color barrier." He isn't technically the first. That's Moses Fleetwood Walker in the late 1800s. Not long after that the game was segregated until Robinson. Doesn't take anything away, really, just a little quirk. He was effectively the first as far as most knew back then.
I appreciate your effort day in and day out. You put out so much content and your subscribers (and others that find it) appreciate it. Thank you so much! It doesn't go unnoticed. 😀
I love this movie i will always remember Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson and not as black panther to me this is his best movie.
Coincidentally, Jackie Robinson played for Montreal, nicknamed "Black Panthers"... and he served as a Fist Lieutenant in the 761st Tank Battalion, nicknamed the "Black Panthers"... how about that.
That’s a fun thumbnail. This was a terrific film. It served as my introduction to Chadwick Boseman, and I was very impressed with his performance in this film. Thus, when I heard he was cast as Black Panther, I thought, “Oh, yeah, he’s a great pick for that.” Likewise, Harrison Ford was terrific in this film as well.
Me too.
Yeah but I thought Carly was the catcher in the family.
I'm so glad you reacted to this! This is such a gem and one of my favorite Chadwick Boseman roles.
The tunnel scene breaks my heart every single time. I always end up sobbing and with a raging headache. I love your reactions. Being disgusted by the past is important
Chadwick Boseman and Alan Tudyk were in fact good friends after this movie.
Before they had to film the scene filled with racist remarks, they actually as actors, decided not to interact with each other before that scene. It was an unexpected decision but they respected that in order to get into character. Alan Tudyk apologized profusely before and after he filmed his scenes.
When it was done, Chadwick went up to Alan and apologized to him for being so distant as an actor. He actually respected Alan for what he did in order to film that scene and the two of them went out to dinner. After they bonded and reconciled, they hung out many times after that.
Alan Tudyk remarked that Chadwick's performance as Jackie was mind-blowing.
I heard he even wasn't the best black player back then. He was just stronger mentally than any other. A true hero that everybody can be proud of.
A little surprised that she didn't recognize Ben Chapman as Wash from Firefly. Alan Tudyk the actor said he hated having to shoot those scenes and screaming that dialog for hours of filming. When filming began, Chadwick introduced himself to Tudyk and said, "I'm going to keep my distance from you" as part of the acting process. Alan said that it probably helped him too as it would've been even harder to say those things if they had become friends prior to those scenes. After they finished filming, Chadwick came over to Alan, shook his hand again, and apologized for keeping his distance, and they went out to dinner together afterwards.
She did acknowledge him in the full length reaction. That part was just cut out of the UA-cam edit.
@@Tim_Raths Ah. I'm not on patreon. Thanks for letting me know.
I wondered if you recognized that the hateful Philidelphia manager was played by Alan Tudyk who played the pilot Wash in Firefly and Serenity.
He was so uncomfortable saying some racist slangs. 😖
@@StephenLuke Any respectful white actor would be uncomfortable calling a black actor the n word
@@kels-chan5660 Yes, I know.
Fun fact: the actress who plays the babysitter for the Robinsons is the great-granddaughter of Branch Rickey
One of my all-time favorite movies. Ironically, your UA-cam reaction is 42 minutes long, excellent stuff!
Segregation wasn’t gone in the south until the mid to late sixties in some places. Even after Brown V Board of Education in 1954 many school districts held out many years before integrating. Segregation may seem like ancient history to many but was a reality for many of us or our parents or grandparents.
His is one of my all time favourite films, but like you, I became more and more passionate as it went on. Jackie Robinson was a phenomenal ball player, and an even better human. The inner strength he must have had to rise above and be better than the rest is incredible.
Like Chadwick, Jackie also died way too young. He developed Type II Diabetes, and it killed him at age 50. America mourned.
Rachel is still with us, at age 100. A national treasure.
Leo Durocher's autobiography, "Nice Guys Finish Last", is an amazing read. So many great stories, not just about this season.
Kirby Higbe's book, "The High Hard One", is also a surprisingly enjoyable read. Higbe doesn't exactly apologize, but he's pretty blunt about all of the screw-ups in his life, from bigotry and alcohol abuse to legal troubles.
For decades, Ralph Branca was best known as the pitcher who gave up the famous home run that let the Giants beat Brooklyn in a playoff to win the 1951 pennant. (Leo was managing the Giants by then, and they made one of the greatest comebacks in baseball history to catch the Dodgers; Willie Mays was a rookie on that Giants team.) So it's nice that this movie pointed out how great a guy he was. (Ralph lived to age 90, but he's only 21 in this film.)
Ironically, Ben Chapman and Leo Durocher were teammates on the Yankees when they started out. (Babe Ruth was getting older and they needed to bring in new players.). Leo was traded after a few years (he didn't reach his peak until he was with the Cardinals), but Ben became a star, appearing in the first three All-Star games. Then the Yankees bought Joe DiMaggio from San Francisco (then a minor-league team, like Montreal), and traded Ben to Washington. Ben was not happy, so when Washington came back to New York to play the Yankees, he would taunt the Yankees' Jewish fans by giving the Nazi salute. (This was before WW2, but Hitler wasn't exactly keeping his prejudices a secret.). Lovely fellow, huh?
Thanks for covering this film. BTW, if you want really young Harrison Ford (pre-"Star Wars"), check out him in smaller roles in "The Conversation" (with Gene Hackman, John "Fredo Corleone" Cazale, and Cindy Williams, who just died) and "Apocalypse Now" (with Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, and Robert Duvall). Minor parts, but they're both great films, so Ford is as good a reason as any to watch them.
Thanks for this post. Baseball is one of my favorite reading topics, and I am pleased to now have a couple more books to add to the list.
Absolutely love this movie and same emotions seeing Remember the Titans when I was younger! There was a time in my middle school years where the English teacher started playing Remember the Titans on our free day, and just couldn’t hold back the tears. Was probably the first time the other kids in my class saw me get that way
It's worth mentioning that Rachel Robinson is an incredible person as well.
Hey Cassie! I am a new fan but a big one after watching a ton of your older videos over the past month. Your videos has a charm to it that's hard to describe, you really feel like you are showing a friend a movie for the first time. (also 'Popcorn in Bed' is such a genius name for the channel)
Was looking forward to you seeing this movie, even though some parts are definitely uncomfortable I knew that you would love it based on some of your other reactions I've seen. I feel like this movie is super underrated, I hope that years from now it will be seen as one of the great sports movies of all time, and really beyond sports, Jackie Robinson is an American hero.
Okay, the thumbnail is hilarious. Thanks for the "pre-game" show.
Since you brought it up a few times: yes, Jackie was well known for being aggressive when it came to stealing bases. He stole a base over 200 times in his career
Also, at 29:36, the main reason that guy is so upset about getting traded is because hes being sent to the Pirates, and as i unserstand it, at that time, the reputation of the Pirates was such that getting sent there was basically a death sentence for your career
Chadwick absolutely killed it in this movie as did the entire cast. Crazy thing is, Chadwick also played legendary singer James Brown in the movie "Get On Up".
Can you believe this scammer is too stupid to spell prize right. This is the worst I've seen.
Get On Up was the first movie I saw with Chadwick Boseman. I couldn’t believe how good his acting was and had to look him up. He was so talented. It was quite impressive that while he kept his illness a secret, he continued to visit and support kids with cancer. Says alot about his character.
@@jillwanlin9558 Not to mention doing all of that while playing Black Panther in the mcu. He truly was a great man.
Jackie Robinson is such a legend, what a man. 42 for life.
17:21 he’s in The Luck of the Irish Disney movie!! It was filmed in Sandy, Utah!!!
This movie is so amazing, all of the actors that were in this, Alan Tudyk-insane, he typically plays a loveable-type and he turns up in this as a huge monster. Chadwick is a powerhouse In this, gone way to soon, I just saw “21 bridges” an he brought that intensity there too. Love this film,Other sports films that are wonderful-“The Legend of Bagger Vance”, “Friday night lights “ and “Varsity Blues”, also another wonderful and semi-forgotten film “The Power of One” so good.
They filmed in the house next door to me and in my neighborhood where I used to live in my hometown of Macon, Ga. I lived in one of the neighborhoods that still have cobblestone streets and they trucked all these vintage cars in and parked them all over. It was cool to see. Only drawback was that they had to block our neighborhood off to traffic of course and you had to stay inside during certain filming hours. No running errands on the spur of the moment, etc or you’d mess up filming.
Another Baseball movie I think you and your sister would love is "The Perfect Game".
Its a true story about a Mexican little league team in the 1950s overcoming poverty and adversity to go to America and win the little league world series!
The film cuts a lot of historical accuracy but I think part of that is for the cost. It is easier to show Monterrey as a dusty, simple town than a booming industrial city, for example.
@joelwillems4081 Cost and story. My dad was a producer. It was filmed in Mexico for a good bit of it, the rest in California. Unfortunately I can't ask him about the specifics of Monterey as he has since passed but glad to see people out there saw it!
Thank You. You have amazing timing to give a reaction to a movie and a story that I love on a day when I really need it. Thank you.
Thank you for watching this with us. I grew up in the 50's and 60's. I had to stand up to my uncle, a man I loved and admired, because of his racist attitudes. In college in the very early 70's I roomed with a black man from Rhodesia. He and his family were living in exile because they had spoken out against Apartheid. He told me that if a black man walked across the street into a white area, he could legally be shot. We need men like Dr. King who brought people together.
Hoosiers (1986) is an awesome sports movie.
Such a joy watching you react to Jackie Robinson. And your inner Grey's Anatomy comes out, too!
A great and memorable movie. When I first saw the scene in the tunnel where he yells and breaks the bat I knew Chadwick was special. I had followed his career ever since. Also the scene with the little boy having an internal struggle always got to me. That is how racism continues AND that is how it ends. And of course “maybe tomorrow we’ll all wear 42, that way they won’t tell us apart”, hits hard as well because of course every year on April 15th all MLB clubs wear 42 in honor of Robinson.
Good reaction by the popcorn Queen 😂... Chadwick Bozeman was super talented. He did a lot of biopics. He played James Brown.. I think the title is "Get On Up." 💯🙏👍
Great reaction. This and you referenced Remember the Titans, I remember these two movies as being so impactful for me.
I enjoyed watching you watch this movie so much your emotions were so real and sincere, and with you not knowing about his life, and the history behind his actions, you had me in tears a few times, and the most tragic thing is this happened within one generation of us 💜 thank you
Thanks!
Thank you Chad!!
It was a pleasure be able to enjoy this movie with you!!!
"In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness. The true story of the American legend."
When I think of Chadwick, this is the movie that comes to my mind more than the Black Panther. This movie showed how talented an actor Chadwick was and that he had range. He was more than just an actor in a superhero movie. This in my opinion is Chadwick's best movie.
In 1946, Rickey (Ford), legendary manager of the Dodgers, defied major league baseball's notorious color barrier by signing Robinson (Boseman) to the team. The heroic act puts both of them in the firing line of the public the press and other players. Facing open racism from all sides, he demonstrates true courage and admirable restraint by not reacting in kind and lets his undeniable talent silence the critics for him.
This movie makes me proud to be a Dodger fan, and my #42 jersey is still my favorite!
In 1925, USC Trojans Football had it's first All-America player, Brice Taylor... he happened to be Black and Shawnee (and was born missing his left hand). The L.A. Rams "broke the color barrier" in the NFL in 1946, a year before the Dodgers did in MLB... and it was the people of L.A. (thru political pressure) who forced the "Cleveland Rams" to integrate the team if they wanted to be the "L.A. Rams"
Yeah same, also I’m big UCLA fan and that’s where Jackie went. What a wonderful history for the Dodgers. Thank God for men Like Jackie a his bravery.
Likewise! Always go to the Jackie Robinson statue and the memorial for the all time Dodgers players when I go to the home games. The chills and rush of dopamine is intoxicating.
I cracked myself up watching you when I realized you move the same way your sister does watching movies :)
Fantasic review! That got to the heart of what this was about. Can't say any less than Great Job!!
My favorite Jackie story is a pitcher was harassing him through a game and he eventually walked him… On first he had such an insane lead that it made the pitcher so nervous that he walked the batter and Jackie walked to 2nd. He did the exact same thing while on 2nd and the pitcher walked the next batter. He did the same on third and the next batter was walked and Jackie walked home. He intimidated him so much he scored without even trying to steal loading the bases without any other Dodger having to get a hit. Robinson was truly a special player, and the fact he won Rookie of the Year with the majority of the voters being against him being in the majors shows that his numbers and impact on his team was undeniable.
I live in Kansas City, Missouri, where the Negro leagues Baseball Museum (and the KC Monarch’s team) is located. When 42 premiered, Boseman and Ford were both here for the premiere and Bosemans uniform is now part of the museum. Thanks for choosing this film.
It's nice to see such a pure reaction with no pretending, or over talking the movie. 👍
"hes in a pickle right? from the sandlot?" subscribed. amazing reaction
Written and directed by Brian Helgeland, who also did A Knight's Tale with Heath Ledger.
"Glory Road" for a very similar impactful true story of Sports and Race. This time NCAA men's basketball. You'll love it...🙂
Jackie was famous for stealing home & when he played in Montreal, the Canadian fans cheered him on. The #42 is the only number that is retired in the entire MLB. On Jackie Robinson day April 15th, all the players wear 42.
Rachel Robinson is one of the most beautiful women, inside and out, I’ve ever seen. She is alive and well at the age of 101!
Thank you so much. I always look forward to your new reactions. FYI, There is a famous movie, " Jackie Robinson Story " released in 1950. Starring Jackie Robinson. Jackie played himself. I think that you would really enjoy it.
Yes! I forgot all about that!
Segregation existed in the US until 1954, this was around 1946. In 1954, a Supreme Court case overturned segregation, but its unravelling took years. This was just after WWII and especially in the South, it was probably one o fhte worst eras of segregation. That's why this was so important. Baseball was an all white sport. So was football and basketball at the professional levels. Robinson did a lot to de-segreagte society. He gave white peope no choice but to see black people as equals and their talents as indispensible.