Spike Lee’s
Bud Light: Impact Music
The orchestral music score by Howard Drossin creates a moving backdrop for sharing Jackie Robinson’s inspiring legacy.
Honoring a Legacy of Groundbreaking excellence
Bud Light: Impact: Budweiser teamed up with Oscar-winning director Spike Lee on a new short film, “Impact.” The work celebrates the 100th birthday of Jackie Robinson and aired on opening day of the Major League Baseball season, both on TV and in ballparks. Howard Drossin created the original music for the short film.
Plot Summary: Jackie Robinson’s impact on baseball was monumental. As the first player to break the color barrier in the Major Leagues in 1947, he carried the weight of integration on his back and did so with class. His accomplishments as a player and as an activist who helped usher in a new era in the US is something that won’t be forgotten.
The three-minute clip is directed by Lee and narrated by Sharon Robinson, daughter of the baseball legend. The film spotlights how Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947, after a history of segregation in the sport. Also featured are local advocates who are creating change and making an impact on their communities.
Short Film scores by Howard Drossin
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