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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