They Call Me Magic (2022)

Name: They Call Me Magic
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Paul Westhead, Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Michael Cooper, Jerry West

The real story of a legend.

★ 7.3 Documentary Latest: S1 E04

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.

Cast: Paul Westhead, Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Michael Cooper, Jerry West, Byron Scott, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Country: United States of America
First aired: April 21, 2022

Seasons

Miniseries · 4 episodes

Miniseries Episodes

1. JuneBug
All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.
2. Buck
After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
3. Earvin
Just as life is on the upswing, with marriage and a baby on the way, Magic receives an earth-shattering diagnosis that he's contracted HIV.
4. Magic
Fresh off the Dream Team's historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.