| Actor: Espn Director: Dan Klores Genres: Sports, African American Cinema Sub-Genres: Basketball, Documentary, African American Cinema Studio: Team Marketing Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen - Subtitled DVD Release Date: 10/28/2008 Original Release Date: 01/01/2008 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2008 Release Year: 2008 Run Time: 3hr 44min Screens: Color,Full Screen Number of Discs: 2 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 1 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages: English Subtitles: English |
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  | Black Magic Actor: Espn Director: Dan Klores Genres: Sports, African American Cinema NR 2008 3hr 44min Samuel L. Jackson and jazz musician Wynton Marsalis narrate this look at America's tumultuous civil rights movement through the lens of basketball and the lives and challenges of its African-African players, including Aver... more » |
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Movie ReviewsBlack Magic is Awesome! Truly Blessed | Los Angeles, CA | 10/25/2008 (5 out of 5 stars) "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!" Outstanding M. Philpott | NC | 08/17/2008 (5 out of 5 stars) "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." SPLENDID WORK!! Ira Birdwhistell | 10/27/2008 (5 out of 5 stars) "Vintage college and NBA footage is superb, as is the storytelling. Well worth the price." Access to Black Magic Jan Lindsay | Detroit, MI | 12/18/2008 (5 out of 5 stars) "We tried to find it at several stores in Traverse City with no luck.
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