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Bill Russell: Legend

"He changed more than the game."

2023-02-08 Documentary TV-MA

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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Bill Russell: Legend
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Storyline

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

  • First Aired
    2023-02-08
  • Last Aired
    2023-02-08
  • Creator
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    2
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    Netflix
Keywords:
san francisco, california boston, massachusetts louisiana martin luther king sports oakland, california basketball miniseries human rights sports documentary professional sports national basketball association (nba) basketball player basketball coach activism professional athlete jim crow laws boston celtics

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  • Season 1
Part 1

1. Part 1

As the Boston Celtics' star defender and a civil rights leader, Bill finds himself playing defense bey...More
As the Boston Celtics' star defender and a civil rights leader, Bill finds himself playing defense beyond the hardwood amid segregation and competition.Less
93mins 2023-02-08
Part 2

2. Part 2

Between fierce opponents and injustice all around, Bill helps the Celtics cement their dynasty. A his...More
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.Less
107mins 2023-02-08

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Cast

Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bill Russell

Bill Russell
Self
Oscar Robertson

Oscar Robertson
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry
Self - 4 Time NBA Champion
Bob Ryan

Bob Ryan
Self - Sportswriter, The Boston Globe
Larry Bird

Larry Bird
Self - Boston Celtics 1979-92
Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Satch Sanders

Satch Sanders
Self - Boston Celtics 1960-73
William C. Rhoden

William C. Rhoden
Self - Columnist, ESPN's Andscape
Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Aram Goudsouzian

Aram Goudsouzian
Self - Bill Russell Biographer, 'King of the Court'
Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell
Self - Host 'The Last Word' MSNBC
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Jeannine Russell

Jeannine Russell
Self - Bill Russell's Widow
Bill McSweeny

Bill McSweeny
Self - Co-Author with Bill Russell, 'Go Up for Glory'
Red Auerbach

Red Auerbach
Self - Coach, Boston Celtics 1950-66 (archive footage)
Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy
Self - Boston Celtics 1950-63
Steve Springer

Steve Springer
Self - Sportswriter, The Los Angeles Times
Bill Walton

Bill Walton
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Tom Heinsohn

Tom Heinsohn
Self - Boston Celtics 1956-65 (archive footage)
Bob Pettit

Bob Pettit
Self - St. Louis Hawks 1955-65 (archive footage)
Karen Russell

Karen Russell
Self - Bill Russell's Daughter
Nelson George

Nelson George
Self - Author & Filmmaker
Jalen Rose

Jalen Rose
Self - NBA 1994-2007
Earl Monroe

Earl Monroe
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Julius Erving

Julius Erving
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Nancy Auerbach

Nancy Auerbach
Self - Red Auerbach's Daughter
Bill Bradley

Bill Bradley
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Leigh Montville

Leigh Montville
Self - Author, 'Tall Men, Short Shorts'
Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin
Self - Sports Editor, The Nation
Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)
Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame
Chris Paul

Chris Paul
Self - 12 Time NBA All-Star
Sam Jones

Sam Jones
Self - Boston Celtics 1957-69
Steve Smith

Steve Smith
Self - NBA Champion
Renee Montgomery

Renee Montgomery
Self - WNBA All-Star
Keith Erickson

Keith Erickson
Self - Los Angeles Lakers 1968-73
Jerry West

Jerry West
Self - Los Angeles Lakers 1960-74
Elgin Baylor

Elgin Baylor
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Kenny Smith

Kenny Smith
Self - 2 Time NBA Champion
Harry Edwards

Harry Edwards
Self - Sports Sociologist & Activist
Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright
Bill Russell (voice)

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