COURTNEY B. VANCE TALKS "THEY CALL ME MAGIC" WITH TANISHA LAVERNE GRANT (1708 hits)
About “They Call Me Magic”
“They Call Me Magic” offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work — both on and off the court — and continues to impact our culture today. With unprecedented access, the docuseries explores Magic’s remarkable journey from being the face of the Los Angeles Lakers and cementing himself as an all-time NBA legend, to changing the conversation around HIV, and transforming into a successful entrepreneur and community activist. From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming the global force he is today, “They Call Me Magic” charts the cinematic life of one of the biggest cultural icons of our era.
Directed by Rick Famuyiwa (“Dope”) with cinematographer Rachel Morrison (“Black Panther”), the docuseries is produced for Apple by New Slate Ventures, XTR and Delirio Films, in association with h.wood Media.
The series is Executive Produced by Jordan Fudge, Jeremy Allen, Bryn Mooser, Christina McLarty Arquette, Rafael Marmor, Christopher Leggett, John Terzian, Brian Toll, Rick Famuyiwa and Christina Francis, Co-Executive Produced by Zoë Morrison, David Arquette, Kathryn Everett and Produced By Andre Cleveland.
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