Chadwick Boseman - 42 Interview HD

Chadwick Boseman Interview, 42 - Newcomer Chadwick Boseman had his work cut out for him when he was cast as legendary ball player Jackie Robinson in 42. The young actor says he prepared extensively before taking on the role and was also excited about getting a chance to work one-on-one with Harrison Ford. 42 tells the life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey, played by Ford. Tribute.ca spoke with Chadwick about the pressure associated with playing such an iconic figure in sports history, dealing with racial prejudice and getting the chance to work opposite one of his big screen idols, Harrison Ford. 42 movie synopsis: The story of Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman), the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier when he joined the roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He faced racial discrimination from his fellow players and from the public in general, but sporting the number 42, he went on to play in six World Series. His involvement in Major League Baseball helped bring an end to racial segregation in the sport. Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Andre Holland, Lucas Black, Hamish Linklater, Ryan Merriman In theatres: April 12, 2013 42 movie info: http://www.tribute.ca/movies/42/33321/ Chadwick Boseman bio and filmography: http://www.tribute.ca/people/chadwick... Interview by Bonnie Laufer Krebs - © 2013 Tribute Entertainment Media Group