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Bill Russell: Legend

  • TV-MA
  • 2023
  • 1 season
  • Documentary
  • 7.2

He changed more than the game.

Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.

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Latest episode

S1 · E2 · Part 2

Feb 8, 2023

Episodes

2 episodes

  1. 1Part 1

    93 minFeb 8, 2023

    As the Boston Celtics' star defender and a civil rights leader, Bill finds himself playing defense beyond the hardwood amid segregation and competition.

  2. 2Part 2

    107 minFeb 8, 2023

    Between fierce opponents and injustice all around, Bill helps the Celtics cement their dynasty. A historic role change puts Bill in a position of power.

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Series cast

Corey StollSelf - Narrator (voice)2 episodes
Bill RussellSelf2 episodes
Oscar RobertsonSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame2 episodes
Stephen CurrySelf - 4 Time NBA Champion2 episodes
Bob RyanSelf - Sportswriter, The Boston Globe2 episodes
Larry BirdSelf - Boston Celtics 1979-922 episodes
Magic JohnsonSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame2 episodes
Satch SandersSelf - Boston Celtics 1960-732 episodes
William C. RhodenSelf - Columnist, ESPN's Andscape2 episodes
Isiah ThomasSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame2 episodes
Aram GoudsouzianSelf - Bill Russell Biographer, 'King of the Court'2 episodes
Lawrence O'DonnellSelf - Host 'The Last Word' MSNBC2 episodes
Kareem Abdul-JabbarSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame2 episodes
Jeannine RussellSelf - Bill Russell's Widow2 episodes
Bill McSweenySelf - Co-Author with Bill Russell, 'Go Up for Glory'2 episodes
Red AuerbachSelf - Coach, Boston Celtics 1950-66 (archive footage)2 episodes
Bob CousySelf - Boston Celtics 1950-632 episodes
Steve SpringerSelf - Sportswriter, The Los Angeles Times2 episodes

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