Source: Apple
Magic Johnson, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, shares "unprecedented access" to his life in a four-part docuseries premiering on Apple TV+. They Call Me Magic will premiere on April 22 and offers a rare glimpse into the NBA legend's story. It covers his time with the Lakers through his world-shaking HIV/AIDs diagnosis. Johnson is considered a leading figure in changing public perception about the virus.
Here's the synopsis for the docuseries:
"With unprecedented access, the docuseries explores Earvin "Magic" Johnson's remarkable journey from being the face of the Los Angeles Lakers and cementing himself as an all-time NBA legend, to changing the conversation around HIV, and transforming into a successful entrepreneur and community activist. From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming the global force he is today, They Call Me Magic features intimate interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star lineup, as the docuseries charts the cinematic life of one of the biggest cultural icons of our era."