Free screening: ‘Never Drop the Ball,’ Miami and Broward

“Never Drop the Ball” is a documentary by WLRN Public Television that explores the journey of Black baseball players and what they went through during six decades of being outside of Major League Baseball until smashing the color barrier in 1947 with Jackie Robinson at the helm. 

The film is being presented to interested audiences to mark Black History Month.

Here are two free local screenings & panel discussion:

Miami-Dade

• When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Soundscape Park, 400 17th St., Miami Beach 
• Details & RSVP on eventbrite (outdoor film)

Broward

• When: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
• Where: Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (Davie), on the 2nd floor in the Cotilla Gallery.
• Details & required RSVP (seating is limited)

Courtesy of WLRN

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