Bill Russell: Legend Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Jan. 25, 2023

Bill Russell: Legend

Release Date: Friday, February 3, 2023 Netflix

Mike Richardson, Larry Gordon, Sam Pollard, Charles Rosenzweig, Ross Greenburg

N/A Documentary N/A

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Plot

What's the story about?

The definitive documentary about the life and legacy of NBA legend and civil rights icon Bill Russell from award-winning director Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI). The film features exclusive interviews with Bill before his passing in 2022 as well as access to his sprawling personal archives. From the humblest of beginnings, Russell went on to lead each and every one of his basketball teams to championships — two back-to-back NCAA titles, a Gold Medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and 11 championship titles in his thirteen-year career as a Boston Celtic (his last two as the first Black Head Coach in NBA history).

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Top Cast

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Sam Pollard last directed The League and Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power.

Director: Sam Pollard
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Studio: Netflix Originals
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Language: English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Bill Russell: Legend was released in Netflix on Friday, February 3, 2023. There were 21 other movies released on the same date, including 80 For Brady, Knock at the Cabin and Stars Fell Again.

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