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On November 7, 1991, Earvin “Magic” Johnson made people stop and watch at the Forum in Inglewood, California. But this time it wasn’t his basketball brilliance as a perennial NBA All-Star and three-time MVP that was captivating audiences worldwide. Instead, the 32-year-old ground-breaking point guard was holding a press conference to make the stunning announcement that he was HIV-positive and would be retiring from basketball immediately. Director Nelson George gets to the core of this incredible personal journey and explores how Magic continues to thrive two decades later.

2012 · 1h 22m

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On November 7, 1991, Earvin “Magic” Johnson made people stop and watch at the Forum in Inglewood, California. But this time it wasn’t his basketball brilliance as a perennial NBA All-Star and three-time MVP that was captivating audiences worldwide. Instead, the 32-year-old ground-breaking point guard was holding a press conference to make the stunning announcement that he was HIV-positive and would be retiring from basketball immediately. Director Nelson George gets to the core of this incredible personal journey and explores how Magic continues to thrive two decades later.

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Studio
ESPN
Released
2012
Run Time
1 hr 22 min

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English (United States) (SDH)