They Call Me Magic

An upbeat, star-studded retrospective that celebrates a sporting icon's triumphs and trials with warmth and candor.

Created by

Rick Famuyiwa

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Paul Westhead, Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson

Tagline

The real story of a legend.

Overview

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews with President Obama, Larry Bird, Pat Riley, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.

How it feels

Uplifting, warm and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Ambition, identity, survival, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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