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Magic Johnson docuseries lands on Apple TV+
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Apple has picked up a four-part docuseries on the NBA icon, revealed a year ago, from Dope director Rick Famuyiwa. The news comes days ahead of the 30th anniversary of Johnson's Nov. 7, 1991 announcement that he's HIV-positive. Apple promises an "unprecedented look" at the former Los Angeles Lakers star and businessman, including never-before-seen footage and interviews with Johnson as well as personalities from the worlds of business and politics.
TOPICS: Magic Johnson, Apple TV+, They Call Me Magic, Rick Famuyiwa, Documentaries
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