Dear Jackie (2021)

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Dear Jackie is a cinematic letter to Jackie Robinson, the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball, after a stint with the minor-league Montreal Royals, and a key contributor to the civil rights movement in the United States. The film addresses Robinson directly and recounts the current situation of the Black community in Little Burgundy, once known as the “Harlem of the North,” drawing interesting parallels between the two eras. Through eloquent interviews, the filmmaker paints a portrait of racism and racial inequality in Montreal and Quebec as a whole. Presenting a unique historical and social perspective, Henri Pardo has made an important film that deconstructs the myth of a post-racial Quebec society.

Director: Henri Pardo
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 90 min
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Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dear Jackie about?
Dear Jackie is a cinematic letter to Jackie Robinson, the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball, after a stint with the minor-league Montreal Royals, and a key contributor to the civil rights movement in the United States. The film addresses Robinson directly and recounts the current situation of the Black community in Little Burgundy, once known as the “Harlem of the North,” drawing interesting parallels between the two eras. Through eloquent interviews, the filmmaker paints a portrait of racism and racial inequality in Montreal and Quebec as a whole. Presenting a unique historical and social perspective, Henri Pardo has made an important film that deconstructs the myth of a post-racial Quebec society.
Who directed Dear Jackie?
Dear Jackie was directed by Henri Pardo.
How long is Dear Jackie?
Dear Jackie has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Dear Jackie?
Dear Jackie is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Dear Jackie produced?
Dear Jackie was produced in Canada.