THEY CALL ME MAGIC
Story Producer & Additional Editor
Director: Rick Famuyiwa (DOPE)
Producers: XTR, Delirio Films
Distributor: AppleTV+
Documentary Series
Official Selection 2022 SXSW Film Festival
The four-part docuseries explores the remarkable accomplishments and global impact of Earvin “Magic" Johnson’s life, both on and off the court. From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, he changed the conversation around HIV and transcended into a community activist and successful entrepreneur. Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Magic, powerhouses from business and politics, and those in his inner circle, the series offers an unprecedented look at one of sport’s all-time greats.