The 2013 film “42,” which tells the story of baseball player Jackie Robinson in the 1940s and 1950s, has sparked criticism from viewers who feel that his story was omitted from the Defense Department’s public presentations. This controversy has led many to accuse the Trump administration of erasing the contributions of minorities and women from history. The film itself is a powerful exploration of heroism and commitment in baseball during this era, featuring reenactments of classic games at digitally recreated Ebbets Field.
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