The background of the story told in the movie is the United States after the victory of World War II in 1945. Although the thoughts and speeches that discriminate against people of color still exist, such as the “no entry for people of color” in various public facilities, people of color have no status in society, and their rights are often exposed to nakedness and even unconcealment. Violent and barbaric assault actually appeared more than 60 years ago, which is still a little unbelievable, and I feel that these phenomena should be a little more ancient and scientific.
In this social context, Brooklyn Dodgers manager Branch Rickey, played by Harrison Ford, wants to introduce a black player to the baseball league. At that time, this matter must have caused an uproar from all walks of life and the strong opposition and resistance of countless racists. Therefore, when Branch Rickey recruited potential black baseball player Jackie Robinson, he informed him of the pressure he would face.
Branch asked Jackie in a very disrespectful and defiant tone of what he would do if he was subjected to various injustices and insults due to his skin color. Young and vigorous, Jackie, who has always opposed racism and has been punished by the military, asked Branch whether what he wanted was a softball baseball player who had no courage and dared to fight back. And Branch answered him deeply: What he needs is a baseball player who has enough courage not to counterattack, this kind of courage needs courage even more!
Branch quoted Jesus’ famous quote: “When someone slaps you on the left cheek, you give him the right cheek. He said: In the current situation, if you respond to the other party's curse with a curse, then everyone will hear your ugly words; if you respond with violence to the other party's violence, then everyone will see your brutality. For These responses, those people who have already had deep prejudice against you will not think that it is due to their reasons. Instead, they will feel that these crude performances are the proof of their original prejudices, but the impression deepens and they are more determined. I decided not to accept Nepal even more from the original view. To change the prejudices and views of these people, there are only two things to do: 1. Accept their discrimination and harm calmly, and show your gentleman and upbringing. 2. Use your sway Stick, hit base, and score to win the game. Prove yourself through these two points and get everyone's respect!
Branch's words pointed out the problems that Jackie will face in the way forward and pointed the way for him. At the same time. He also preached to the audience and explained the original intention of Jesus saying these words. It is worth thinking about... This
film is a sports-themed film. Like all sports-themed films, it has all kinds of persistence, hard work, friendship, love, Inspirational elements such as unity and so on. In these respects, this film is made very well. Let the audience get inspiration and strength from it. At the same time, the film also faces its own dark and disgraceful history. Let those dirty, The despicable thoughts and behaviors contrast those pure and noble behaviors: Jackie's forbearance and hard work, Branch's guidance and teaching, teammates' unity and support, and the encouragement of the street light passerby... ALL THESE MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!
When watching the movie, the mood is ups and downs like a roller coaster, and the positive energy is full after watching the movie. Ten stars recommend inspirational films!
PS: For those who are not familiar with the rules of baseball, you can spend ten minutes before watching the movie and learn about baseball on the Internet. The rules of the game. It turned out to be a sport with strong spectators, skills and strategies, and antagonism. I will pay more attention to it in the future.
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