They Call Me Magic
7.7
2022
Documentary
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring candid interviews with teammates, rivals, family, friends, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.
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- Cast:
- Paul Westhead , Jeanie Buss , Magic Johnson , Jerry West , Byron Scott , Larry Bird , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Barack Obama , Arsenio Hall , Michael Jordan
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EP1 - JuneBug
April. 22,2022
All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA’s 1979 first overall draft pick.
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EP2 - Buck
April. 22,2022
After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic’s popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
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