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Features interviews and personal archives from the life and career of NBA legend Bill Russell.Features interviews and personal archives from the life and career of NBA legend Bill Russell.Features interviews and personal archives from the life and career of NBA legend Bill Russell.
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Legend is an Understatement for Bill Russell
"Bill Russell: Legend" is long. Its a 2 episode docuseries that both combine to almost 200 minutes. And its all great and if younger viewers can look past the total length they will be drawn to the legendary basketball player and man that was Bill Russell.
This series encompasses many things about Russell. Almost all of it strengthens his legendary status and mythos. From his youth to the end of his basketball career, you will see what led to Russell being who he was and why his legacy remains foundational for generations of black athletes after him.
My only complaints are how quickly the series glosses over parts in his life where he was more human than legendary, and the large disrespect given to Wilt Chamberlain. But I can see how these two men's public persona may have put audiences to see them as rivals instead of competitors.
This series is great and should be watched by basketball fans who may not fully realize the legacy Bill Russell has left. But in truth, anybody could benefit from watching this series to learn more about civil rights, black athletes, and the creation of the sport star.
This series encompasses many things about Russell. Almost all of it strengthens his legendary status and mythos. From his youth to the end of his basketball career, you will see what led to Russell being who he was and why his legacy remains foundational for generations of black athletes after him.
My only complaints are how quickly the series glosses over parts in his life where he was more human than legendary, and the large disrespect given to Wilt Chamberlain. But I can see how these two men's public persona may have put audiences to see them as rivals instead of competitors.
This series is great and should be watched by basketball fans who may not fully realize the legacy Bill Russell has left. But in truth, anybody could benefit from watching this series to learn more about civil rights, black athletes, and the creation of the sport star.
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- Oct 16, 2023
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