Parents' Guide to

Reggie

By Sabrina McFarland, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Baseball star shares life story in dynamic docu; language.

Movie PG-13 2023 104 minutes
Reggie movie poster: Illustration of African American Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson, wearing a black baseball cap with the team's white NY insignia lettering, a black T-shirt covered by the Yankees pinstripe top, and gold-framed mirrored aviator sunglasses featuring in image of marching BIPOC activists with signs in the left frame and Yankee fans in a stadium displaying Mr. October sign, the player's nickname for his postseason wins

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What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

  • Still from Reggie: African American and retired baseball player Reggie Jackson is looking at his surrounding area, wearing a dark brown Houston Astros baseball cap with a capital white letter H and a dark brown hoodie. Jackson is special advisor the organization and team's owner Jim Crane
  • Still from Reggie: African American and retired baseball outfielder Reggie Jackson seated in a stadium and chatting with and looking toward former baseball colleagues, shown off camera, wearing an an electric blue activewear long-sleeved mock turtleneck top with a black zipper and small white logo
  • Still from Reggie: Retired Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter standing in stadium bleachers chatting with and looking toward former baseball colleague Reggie Jackson, shown off camera, wearing a dark green, long-sleeved activewear top

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What's the Story?

REGGIE is documentary about the legendary baseball outfielder's personal and professional journey. Reggie Jackson rises through the ranks in a sport where a Black player could face opportunities and obstacles. Through firsthand interviews with colleagues, family members, and in Jackson's words, viewers see the player evolve to superstar status on and off the field.

Is It Any Good?

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Documentarian Alexandria Stapleton hits a home run with this insightful film about superstar baseball outfielder Reggie Jackson. In Reggie, viewers receive a no-holds-barred perspective that includes the player's passion for the game since childhood. "I was a fan that was a good baseball player," he remembers, "and I sat in the stands when I was a kid."

Jackson faces hurdles upon entering the major leagues in 1967, which includes racism. "You knew you were colored and you knew you were a problem for most White people," he notes. "There was no question that you felt it. There was no question that you went to the ballpark with it every day." But Jackson perseveres because "what I wanted to do," he confidently says, "is fulfill a talent of the guy that I looked in the mirror at every day."

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the teamwork of the cast in Reggie. How do they also demonstrate communication, courage, and perseverance? Why are these important character strengths?

  • What do you think about the efforts by Reggie Jackson to make baseball a more diverse sport for players and team managers and owners? What are the possible benefits of inclusiveness?

  • In 1977, Jackson is signed to a 5-year contract to play for the New York Yankees for a reported $3 million dollars. What do think about the high salaries awarded to sports figures? Are players worth it? Why or why not?

  • Jackson has the opportunity to meet and speak with his baseball heroes that include Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron. Who are your heroes and what possible questions would you ask them?

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