The Announcement
movie
On November 7, 1991, suddenly everyone knew someone positive.
Released March 11, 2012
Genres:
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.
Runtime
1h 30m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
The Announcement
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
ESPN Films
United States
ESPN
United States
