The Announcement(2012)
On November 7, 1991, suddenly everyone knew someone positive.
The Announcement 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.
The Announcement (2012) is a documentary film directed by Nelson George, released on March 11, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Magic Johnson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Nelson George
- Production:
- ESPN Films, ESPN
- Status:
- Released
The Announcement (2012) Trailer
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The Announcement Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Nelson George.
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The Announcement Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Announcement – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Announcement?
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The main cast of The Announcement (2012) includes Magic Johnson. The film was directed by Nelson George. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Announcement released?
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The Announcement was released on March 11, 2012 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Announcement worth watching?
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The Announcement (2012) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Announcement?
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