Film · 2012 · Documentary

The Announcement

Name: The Announcement
Director: Nelson George
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-03-11
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Magic Johnson

On November 7, 1991, suddenly everyone knew someone positive.

★6.9 2012 1h 30m Nelson George PG-13

On Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, Earvin "Magic" Johnson made people stop and watch at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. 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 groundbreaking point guard was holding a press conference to make the stunning announcement that he was HIV-positive and would be retiring from basketball immediately.

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Audience score

★ 6.9 /10

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Synopsis

Documentary

Cast

1 principal cast

Magic Johnson

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When was The Announcement released?

The Announcement was released on March 11, 2012.

Who directed The Announcement?

The Announcement was directed by Nelson George.

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The Announcement has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).

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The Announcement is categorized as Documentary.

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