This historical documentary honors Emmett Ashford, who broke racial barriers to become Major League Baseball’s first Black umpire after 15 years of perseverance through discrimination. Through rare archival footage, interviews, and his own words, the film explores segregation, the Civil Rights era, and the lasting legacy of courage that helped redefine opportunity in professional sports.
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Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story
The documentary details the career of Emmett Ashford, Major League Baseball's first Black umpire.
- Sunday September 6, 2026 3:00 pm ET on KET
- Sunday September 6, 2026 2:00 pm CT on KET
- Tuesday September 8, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET
- Tuesday September 8, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET
- Thursday September 24, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday September 24, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2
- Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
- Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2
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