A Man Who Changed History

     The film, 42, was an extremely inspirational movie that depicted Jackie Robinson's life during that time period. I thought the movie was very moving and interesting. Everyone knows the story about Jackie Robinson. Everybody knows that he was the first African American player in Major League Baseball, but not many people knew the full story. It was not until this movie, that I finally knew all the details of his ordeal. The acting in the movie was simply fantastic, playing their roles just right. Overall, this movie was amazing and I couldn't believe that it took so long to film a great movie about the story of Jackie Robinson.
     Jackie Robinson helped our country greatly. He did what he loved no matter what anyone thought. Jackie overcame all of the hatred and showed them who was right. By continuing to play baseball, Jackie confronted racism head on. He never backed down and only got stronger and more successful. He helped this country actually think about racism and how it might effect one another. Jackie made even the most conservative people realize that maybe something was wrong with their ways and they should fix it.
     During one time or another we have all used Jackie's values to face our own problems. Many of his values are fairly common and we use them without even realizing it. For example, many of us use courage and excellence everyday. I know that I strive to do my very best, especially in school. This would be a form of excellence. If I had a problem that I needed to be confronted, I would need to use courage to be able to stand up and talk about it. Determination would help me get through it and keep me going towards my goal. At times my family and friends might be able to help me out with a problem. All of the rest of these values are easily used in everyday life and I know that I use them all the time.
     I don't agree or disagree with the quote. I think it depends on what that person did and to the extent that that impact had on others. Not everyone will have a huge impact on others, but it doesn't mean that we aren't important. I think what Jackie was trying to say is that when doing something, think about the effect it might have on both yourself and other people. If good causes come of it then go for it, but if something bad will result then you might want to rethink and refrain from doing it.