Product Details

• Actors: Espn
• Directors: Dan Klores
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Team Marketing
• DVD Release Date: October 28, 2008
• Run Time: 224 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001CDFY5K
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,176 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Discover the fascinating account of Black Magic, an inspirational story profiling the basketball players and coaches who forced dramatic social change through the brilliance and determination of their game. This groundbreaking film is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and jazz great Wynton Marsalis, with introductions from point guard Chris Paul and basketball icon "Dr. J" Julius Erving.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Black Magic is Awesome!, October 25, 2008

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Truly Blessed (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Magic (DVD)

My husband & I saw the first part of this film when it aired on TV back in March. It was the same night the John Adams series began & which we were planning to watch. We were so sucked into Black Magic, we totally forgot about John Adams. This is an absolutely amazing, remarkable film, on the same high quality level as a Ken Burns-type documentary. The stories are unforgettable...incredibly moving and touching. As a child of the 80s/90s, I learned so much - it's mind-boggling to me that a person would be passed over or banned because of the color of their skin. I'm a huge NBA fan, and couldn't believe the Detroit Pistons passed up Earl Monroe because he went to a smaller black college! For basketball fans, the classic NBA footage is out of this world - early film of Earl Monroe, Wilt Chamberlain, Willis Reed, Oscar Robertson & so many more - this is a must own for any basketball fan!! I can't wait to get my copy & can't recommend it enough!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, August 17, 2008

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M. Philpott "MPinNC" (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Magic (DVD)

I recently saw this ESPN production via video tape that I received from a friend of mine. This film recounts the history of small, black college basketball. Let me first say that I am a white middle aged conservative from the south and I would say anyone who is a college basketball and/or a history fan would be absolutely thrilled w/ this film. All the familiar names are there, Willis Reed, Earl Monroe, Charles Oakley, etc that fans may know came from these type of schools but the best parts are the names and stories of guys we've never heard of. They are truly uplifting and at times tragic stories. I was raised in Durham, NC and am (I thought) very knowledgeable of area basketball history but had never heard of John McClendon, arguably one of the leading pioneers in the game. The film also examines a lot of the social and political problems of the 40's,50's and beyond in regards to race and discrimination. This is, in a word, wonderful television. I would highly recommend this purchase.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes!-Marv Albert, March 14, 2010

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D. Statza (Oak Creel, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Magic (DVD)

I lived those vital years of segregation and the NBA. I am a big basketball purist and fan. I also enjoy being enlightned by history, if interesting to me.
If you are reading this, and, considering whether it's worth a couple of dollars. It's worth a couple of dollars. I loved it, and, so will you!
I have been an Earl "The Pearl" Monroe fan since 8th grade. The DVD is worth it for that alone. Enjoy.