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The Jackie Robinson movie 42 is getting some decent buzz and reviews, but we have a feeling it's because those people reviewing the movie weren't Jackie's former teammates and also have no idea how things actually went down! LOLz!

According to 88-year-old George 'Shotgun' Shuba, the story the movie tells behind the iconic photo of Jackie shaking hands with him isn't quite right. In fact, they just decided to rewrite history altogether and CUT him from the scene!!

Here's what George says:

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We had a feeling this movie was gonna stir up some type of DRAMz!

Fritz Ostermueller's daughter, Sherrill is furious over how her dad was portrayed in the flick, 42, and cannot believe that producers would represent her pops as a racist when he really wasn't one.

During a very relevant scene in the film, the MLB pitcher threw a ball at Jackie Robinson's head, and shouted at him, "You don't belong here!!!," and considering that in real life, the ball apparently hit Robinson's arm, we can see why Sherrill is MAD!!

Fritz's daughter said:

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Have you been sitting around, just waiting for some news about the Jackie Robinson biopic, 42??

Well you're in luck! They've just released a new, longer trailer!

In case you're unfamiliar, we already mentioned that Harrison Ford was going to be starring in the film.

And no, not as the lead. Ha!

The movie is about Jackie Robinson, the African American sports star who broke the color barrier in baseball.

Looks like an action packed, heart-warming, dramatic movie. The perfect blend of sports and emotional roller coaster!

Check out the video (above) to watch the newest trailer for 42.

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Like sports? Like movies? Like the civil rights movement?

Well then get your booty down to the theater to see 42!

It's the Jackie Robinson story, starring Harrison Ford!

No, Harrison isn't playing the lead. LOLz!

It's the story of the first black professional baseball player.

He changed the game forever.

Check out the video (above) to see the trailer for this great looking film!

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Harrison Ford has been cast to star as the man who help Jackie Robinson break the color barrier.

Ford will play Branch Rickey, the MLB exec who signed Robinson to a minor league deal.

Two years later, Robinson signed with the Dodgers and history was made.

For his innovation and other contributions to baseball, Rickey was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1967.

The Jackie Robinson flick is yet to be titled but it has landed a big fish in Ford.

Up and comer Chadwick Boseman is slated to star as Robinson.

[Image via WENN.]

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