Event Details

VIA: The Best We've Got

  • Dates: 11 – 11 Oct, 2023

The Best We've Got

Carl Erskine Story

6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, Cordier Auditorium
This documentary celebrates Carl Erskine, the last of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Boys of Summer and human rights activist.
This documentary highlights his time in Major League Baseball (MLB), topics of race during that time, and his work with Special Olympics.

This film covers the life of Erskine and how he fought for equal rights for people of color, especially teammate Jackie Robinson, and those with special needs through his position in the MLB. 

Primary organizer: Rudy Rolle