Dear Jackie
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Pardo
- Original Title
- Dear Jackie
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Pardo
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Pardo
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dear Jackie.
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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.
Who stars in Dear Jackie?
The principal cast of Dear Jackie includes Not specified.
When was Dear Jackie released and how long is it?
Dear Jackie was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.