Equal parts baseball biopic and civil rights movement, the themes in “42” are as relevant now, 66 years later, as they were back then. The latest film from Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland couldn’t have come out at a better time. “42” follows the story of Jackie Robinson, who made history by braking the racial divide in Major League Baseball, when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

The film, written and directed by Helgeland, shows how emotional and raw was Robinson’s situation, but also how resilient the human spirit can be when it comes to do the right thing. A phenomenal script combined with brilliant performances by Chadwick Boseman, as Robinson, and Harrison Ford, as the Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey, will put this film out of the park.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see what real heroes are made of.

“Who are you afraid of?” --Jackie Robinson

Here’s the official synopsis for “42”:

“42” tells the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson to the team, breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey’s hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking—ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow. 

“42” opens in theaters on Friday, April 12.