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The Announcement

The Announcement Online

  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 11/03/2012
  • Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Director: Nelson George
  • Production: ESPN Films
  • Country: United States of America
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Overview:

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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