The Announcement (2012)

On November 7, 1991, suddenly everyone knew someone positive.

The Announcement (2012) poster

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.

Director: Nelson George
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: ESPN Films, ESPN
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, basketball, hiv, sports documentary, national basketball association (nba), hiv/aids epidemic, los angeles lakers

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More Films by Director: Nelson George
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Announcement about?
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.
Who directed The Announcement?
The Announcement was directed by Nelson George.
Who stars in The Announcement?
The Announcement stars Magic Johnson.
How long is The Announcement?
The Announcement has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Announcement?
The Announcement is a Documentary film.
Where was The Announcement produced?
The Announcement was produced in United States of America.