Bill Russell: Legend (2023)

Biography, Documentary, Sport /
7.9/10

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Bill Russell, the greatest champion in the history of American sports, and a true Civil Rights icon. From the humblest of beginnings, Russell went on to lead each and every one of his basketball teams to Championships two California State High School 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, while still playing for the Celtics).

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A Comprehensive Tribute to a Basketball Great and Civil Rights Icon

A two-part film from acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard, who brings a comprehensive look at one of the most important sports figures of the 20th century. The film details the life and career of Bill Russell, a basketball legend and civil rights icon who changed the game of basketball forever and created a dominant winning culture in Boston. The film runs for almost 200 minutes, but it’s a fitting tribute to a man who was as big in life as he was in height.

Pollard seamlessly flows between Russell’s on-court performance and his off-court life, with passages from Russell’s memoirs narrated by Jeffrey Wright and Corey Stoll as the narrator. Russell was a trailblazer in a sport that was still almost entirely white, and the film includes a ton of archival game footage that shows Russell’s mastery on the court. Despite the championships he won and the records he set, Russell was often overlooked and underappreciated during his playing days.

Interviews with current and former NBA players, including Steph Curry, Isaiah Thomas, and Magic Johnson, add depth and context to Russell’s legacy. The film also includes interviews with Russell’s family and colleagues from his Boston years, who shed light on the man behind the legend.

“Bill Russell: Legend” is more than just a sports documentary. It’s a tribute to a pioneer, a thinker, and a leader who was aware of the racial weight on his shoulders and felt a responsibility to use his platform for good. The film unpacks what even fans may not have known about Russell, making him more three-dimensional than a highlight reel. Pollard has created a fitting tribute to a basketball great and civil rights icon that will be remembered for years to come.

A Great Player and a Great Man

Bill Russell was definitely a Renaissance Man for his era. Certainly the greatest winner in the history of sports and because of this, arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time. I knew a bit about Russell’s career and life, but this definitely helped fill in some of the blanks.

So why did I give this just a “7” rating? Well, this documentary made the decision to have an actor read passages from some of the books and articles he wrote himself over the years. This technique was used many, many times, and after awhile, this made it very dry to watch. The other thing I didn’t care for is that they glossed over some of the less flattering aspects of his life/career. Russell was married four times, but we were never told that. The documentary suggested that he was a successful coach with the Seattle Super Sonics. He was middling at best. He bombed as the coach of the Sacramento Kings, and quit without even finishing out the season.

Finally, I noticed that one reviewer thought this documentary was too woke or progressive. As someone who is politically conservative on most issues, I didn’t find that to be the case at all, so if you are politically conservative and hesitant to watch this documentary, I’d say you shouldn’t be hesitant. During the era that Russell played, he had to deal with lots of overt racism, especially when they played Exhibition Games down south when there was still segregation. To not talk about that in this documentary would have glossed over a critical part of Russell’s life, and the things he tried to do to help change this in American society during that period.

Fascinating

Fascinating human being. I new few things about his struggle but didn’t know how much bs the man went through. It’s fun with good vibes documentary. Perfect one day series. Russell is a Legend and game changer. I really enjoyed this documentary. Just watch it you will love it. Don’t have to be basketball fan to Enjoy this.

Fascinating human being. I new few things about his struggle but didn’t know how much bs the man went through. It’s fun with good vibes documentary. Perfect one day series. Russell is a Legend and game changer. I really enjoyed this documentary. Just watch it you will love it. Don’t have to be basketball fan to Enjoy this.

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