The Announcement
“On November 7, 1991, suddenly everyone knew someone positive.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ESPN Films: The Announcement - Magic Johnson
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson George
- Original Title
- The Announcement
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson George
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson George
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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 principal cast of The Announcement includes Magic Johnson.
When was The Announcement released and how long is it?
The Announcement was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Announcement?
The Announcement holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).