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Based on the Movie: 42

THE HERO'S

JOURNEY

Presented By: Kenria, Myles, Max & Bekeri

The Beginning

The Story of Jackie Robinson

Jack Roosevelt Robinson was an American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era.

The Film: 42

The True Story of an American Legend

Robinson broke the baseball color line when the Brooklyn Dodgers started him at first base on April 15, 1947. The Dodgers signing Robinson indicated the first step toward the end of racial segregation in professional baseball.

The Film: 42

Trailer

American biographical sports film about the racial integration of American professional baseball by player Jackie Robinson, who wore jersey number 42 through his Major League career.

The Hero's Journey:

Breaking Barriers

Introduced in the Ordinary World

In 1945, Wendell Smith suggests that Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey consider Jackie Robinson as the black ballplayer Rickey is looking for.

Robinson and his team, the Kansas City Monarchs, stop by a gas station, As Robinson steps out, a scout for the Dodgers sent by Rickey approaches him and invites him to Brooklyn.

Call to Adventure

He is offered a $600 per month contract and a $3,500 signing bonus with the Brooklyn Dodgers, which Robinson accepts after being warned by Rickey that he must control his temper if he wants to play.

Refuses the Call

After a great season in Montreal and spring training in Panama, Jackie advances to the Dodgers. Many locals found themselves in an uproar as they refused to support the addition of an African American baseball player.

Movie Clip

In this scene, Branch Rickey offers Jackie a few words of wisdom just after his signing, he warns Jackie that no matter what he'll encounter enemies, due to the color of his skin

Encouraged by Mentor

  • Branch Rickey, the owner of the Dodgers took a gamble with Jackie and continues to be by his side each step of the way.

  • Rachel Robinson, Jackie's wife was the person who kept him grounded because he now had a family to take care of.

  • Wendell Smith, an African American sportswriter Smith is credited for recommending Jackie to Dodgers manager Branch Rickey.

Mentor encourages hero to cross first threshold

The first threshold is encountered when the players refuse to play alongside Jackie. The majority sign a petition to get him removed from the team while others requested to be traded to another team themselves. Branch Rickey was a strong force in creating a safe environment for Jackie to play by encouraging the players to accept change.

In the special world, they encounter tests, allies and enemies

An ongoing test Jackie endured was the constant battle of racial injustice and disrespect.

His goal was to get people to respect his athletic abilities and his complexion. The very first test was witnessed at the airport during his journey to his first training camp. Jackie & his wife's flights are sold after a ticketing agent notices his wife using a "white only" bathroom.

Many tests, allies and enemies are encountered thereafter.

They approach the Innermost Cave, crossing a second threshold, where they endure the Ordeal

On April 22, 1947, during a game between the Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies,

Phillies' players and manager Ben Chapman yells racial slurs from their dugout. Branch Rickey later recalled that Chapman "did more than anybody to unite the Dodgers. When he poured out that string of unconscionable abuse, he solidified and united thirty men."

Movie Clip

In this scene, Jackie faces his main enemy head on — in the form of racial injustice and slander.

He is persistently taunted by Philadelphia Phillies player-manager Ben Chapman.

They take possession of their Reward

With encouragement from Rickey, Robinson then returns to the field and hits a single, steals second base and advances to third on a throwing error, and scores the winning run. When Chapman's behavior toward Robinson generates bad press for the team, the Phillies' owner requires him to pose with Robinson for newspapers and magazine photos.

They are pursued on the road back to the Ordinary World

As tensions grow from Robinson's growth in major league baseball he learns how he is not welcomed by opposing teams, owners, and even his own teammates.

He soon remembers that hatred towards him when he struck in the head by pitcher Austin Mueller during a game against the Pirates claiming he doesn't belong

They cross the third threshold, experience a resurrection, and are transformed by the experience.

Pee Wee Reese comes to Rickey to talk about a threatening letter he received from Cincinnati prior to the Dodgers next game.

In response Rickey emphasized to Peewee that the world doesn't want to change due to Robinson growth.

He then shows him all the letters he’s received telling Robinson to quit or die or watch his family die.

Movie Clip

In this scene, Pee Wee Reese expresses his admiration by sharing a moment with Robinson in front of his family during the game in Cincinnati. Soon the rest of the Dodgers follow in Pee Wee's steps and start building a relationship with Jackie.

They RETURN WITH THE ELIXIR, a boon or treasure to benefit the Ordinary World.

Rickey expresses how Robinson rejuvenated his love for baseball due to his guts, relentlessness and heart. Robinson slowly but surely is changing not only baseball but the world.

In the final game Jackie hits a home-runner sending the Dodgers to the World Series.

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