Movie

The Announcement

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

★ 6.9(14)20121h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Nelson George
Release date: 2012-03-11
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: ESPN Films

The Announcement — trailer

About The Announcement

The Announcement is a 2012 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Nelson George, starring Magic Johnson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Announcement in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Magic Johnson

Self

Themes & keywords

sportsbasketballhivsports documentarynational basketball association (nba)hiv/aids epidemiclos angeles lakers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Announcement in Ireland?+

The Announcement is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Announcement on Netflix?+

The Announcement is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Announcement?+

The Announcement has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Announcement?+

The Announcement stars Magic Johnson.

When did The Announcement come out?+

The Announcement is a 2012 movie directed by Nelson George.

What genre is The Announcement?+

The Announcement is Documentary film.

Who directed The Announcement?+

The Announcement was directed by Nelson George.