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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts is releasing a documentary film in the days before he pursues his third World Series title that goes behind the baseball diamond to explore the home life and career of the legendary Jackie Robinson. And like Robinson, Betts hopes that with this film he’s able to demonstrate that there’s so much more to him than just being a ball player.....

“FOX Sports is honored to partner with Mookie, Victorious, and the producing team at Propagate to present Jackie Robinson‘s inspiring story like we’ve never seen before through a creative hip-hop lens,” stated Barry Nugent, “The film is a musical celebration of Jackie’s life and legacy on and off the field and the powerful impact his story has on a new generation... of fans.”

With the Los Angeles Dodgers in the midst of off days before hosting Game 1 of the National League Division Series, Mookie Betts appeared on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” late-night talk show to discuss his passion for bowling, serving as a producer for a new Jackie Robinson documentary airing on Fox Sports 1, and more...

“Oftentimes we focus on the accolades of what players do on the field or courts, when the true essence of who we are, is our contribution to building and enriching our communities and those within it,” said Betts. “We’ve heard the stories of Mr. Jackie Robinson’s activism and contribution to baseball, but now I am honored to help tell the story of Jackie Robinson, the entrepreneur through this film.”

Betts’ interview with Kimmel also touched on baseball as the Dodgers await an NLDS opponent. Like Gavin Lux and Chris Taylor wound up expressing prior to a workout at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, Betts said he wouldn’t much of the series between the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets despite its implications for the Dodgers...

Brooklyn-based rapper, Skyzoo lends his voice as the narrator of the film. The documentary is set to stream on FS1 on Wednesday, October 12th, and will be executively produced by Two-Time World Series Champion and Six-Time All-Star Mookie Betts, co-produced by Propagate and MLB, and directed by Victorious De Costa....

As he spoke, Mookie Betts couldn’t help but smile. What once felt forced, a weight placed on him as a Black superstar donning the Dodgers threads that are forever associated with Jackie Robinson and his family, now felt whole. Natural...

Betts’ interview with Kimmel also touched on baseball as the Dodgers await an NLDS opponent. Like Gavin Lux and Chris Taylor wound up expressing prior to a workout at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, Betts said he wouldn’t much of the series between the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets despite its implications for the Dodgers...

FOX Sports Films announced today the new immersive hip-hop documentary “Jackie Robinson: Get to the Bag,” about the career of Jackie Robinson beyond baseball. The film blends the lyrical narrative of Brooklyn-based rapper Skyzoo and the voices of multiple generations to celebrate Robinson’s extraordinary life and legacy, shedding new light on the Hall of Famer’s journey from the baseball diamond to prominence in corporate America. Set to premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 12 on FS1, following the network’s live Major League Baseball (MLB) Postseason coverage, the film is executive produced by two-time World Series champion and six-time All-Star Mookie Betts, co-produced by Propagate, MLB, and directed by Victorious De Costa (“Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn”).

Betts’ interview with Kimmel also touched on baseball as the Dodgers await an NLDS opponent. Like Gavin Lux and Chris Taylor wound up expressing prior to a workout at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, Betts said he wouldn’t much of the series between the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets despite its implications for the Dodgers...