Bill Russell: Legend

TV-MA 7.9
2023 Documentary

Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this 2-part biographical documentary.

  • Cast:
    Corey Stoll , Bill Russell , Stephen Curry , Larry Bird , Magic Johnson , Isiah Thomas , Lawrence O'Donnell , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Bob Cousy , Bill Walton

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