“Reggie” is a portrait of a firebrand who in old age has become a figure of serene, ice-cold clarity.

All of these topics are thoughtfully explored and given a strong emotional undercurrent by Jackson’s own passion. There are times, though, when Stapleton’s disjointed structure is distracting.

... An enlightening portrait of the Hall of Famer as well as an insightful look at the role race has played, and continues to play, in America's pastime.

Reggie does touch on the racism Jackson faced entering the major leagues in the late ‘60s. His tale, however, has a far happier ending than Becker’s.