HBO, Comcast, Miami International Film Festival and Florida Marlins to Host the Florida Premiere of 'BROOKLYN DODGERS: THE GHOSTS OF FLATBUSH' on Thursday, June 28

HBO, Comcast, Miami International Film Festival and Florida Marlins to Host the Florida Premiere of 'BROOKLYN DODGERS: THE GHOSTS OF FLATBUSH' on Thursday, June 28

HBO Sports Documentary profiles one of the most renowned teams in the history

 of baseball and celebrates Jackie Robinson's historic role in breaking the                               color barrier    WHAT:     A special invitation-only screening of BROOKLYN DODGERS: THE             GHOSTS OF FLATBUSH, a two-part HBO Sports documentary that             explores ten definitive years (1947-1957) in the history of one             of the most recognizable teams in Major League Baseball, the             Brooklyn Dodgers. The film chronicles the team's struggle             against their "Achilles heel," the New York Yankees and recounts             their history-making decision to sign Jackie Robinson -- the             first African American to play in the major leagues.  The film             uses rare footage and revealing interviews featuring: Jackie             Robinson's widow, Rachel Robinson; former players Duke Snider,             Carl Erskine, Clem Labine and Johnny Podres; former Dodgers             general manager Emil J. "Buzzie" Bavasi; former Dodgers owner             Peter O'Malley; television commentator Larry King; comedian Pat             Cooper; actor Louis Gossett, Jr.; FOX Sports television             executive Ed Goren; and columnist Melvin Durslag among others.    WHERE:    Olympia Theater             Gusman Center for the Performing Arts             174 East Flagler Street             Miami, FL    WHEN:     THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007             7:30 p.m.  Doors Open             8:00 p.m.  Film Screening (Parts I & II)    SPEAKERS: - Dave Van Horne, Lead Play-by-Play Announcer, Florida Marlins             - Patrick de Bokay, Director, Miami International Film Festival             - Ross Greenburg, President of HBO Sports    MEDIA:    - Interview opportunities with speakers before and after               screening.             - Ross Greenburg is available for interview. Please call to               schedule.             - TV clip reels will be available on-site.    CONTACTS: Valerie Harris, HBO (404) 966-2445  

PRNewswire -- June 27

Source: HBO

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