The Brooklyn Dodgers' journey from breaking baseball's color barrier with Jackie Robinson to their move to Los Angeles a dozen years later is a testament to the diverse working-class spirit. Despite coming close to winning the World Series, they finally achieve victory in 1955. As Ebbets Field crumbles and fans move to the suburbs, the team faces challenges from Robert Moses' stadium plans and ultimately accepts an offer from Los Angeles, marking the end of an era in 1958.
Brooklyn Dodgers: The Ghosts of Flatbush
The film explores the Brooklyn Dodgers' rich history, chronicling their journey from Jackie Robinson's historic integration to their move to Los Angeles, highlighting their roots in working-class Brooklyn and contrasting them with the wealthier Yankees.
