On August 15, 2022, Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers, a new sports documentary from Hulu, will debut on the service. The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the NBA’s all-time most recognizable teams, are the subject of the Antoine Fuqua-directed docuseries, which follows their amazing journey.
As it focuses on how the club rose to prominence, what contributed to their success, and other topics, the series includes interviews with players and coaches. Continue reading to learn more information about Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers.
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Release date for Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers on Hulu and other crucial information
On Monday, August 15, 2022, at 3 a.m. ET, Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers will have its online television debut on Hulu (tentative time). The 10-part docuseries’ first two episodes will air on the same day, and after that, new episodes will be released once a week.
The series’ original trailer, which debuted on Hulu on August 1, 2022, begins with the legendary LeBron James saying,
“The pressure is what really motivates me,”
Wearing purple and gold is a different experience.
The interviews featured in the series can be seen in the teaser. The documentary features a number of renowned athletes, including Magic Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal. The tragic passing of star player Kobe Bryant in January 2020 and the terrible effects it had on the players and the club are also discussed.
A highly amusing and motivational documentary about the legendary team’s ascent to fame and what inspired them to achieve such astounding heights of accomplishment is in store for fans. Hulu released the docuseries’ brief synopsis along with the teaser, stating that the series,
“Captures the incredible ascent and unmatched success of one of the most illustrious and dominant clubs in professional sports. This 10-part documentary series explores this amazing narrative from the inside – told only by the individuals who lived it. It has exclusive access to the Buss Family and in-depth, fascinating interviews with players, coaches, and front office executives.
Antoine Fuqua, a well-known director, and Jeanie Buss, the current CEO and controlling owner of the LA Lakers, are the executive producers of the documentary.
More information about Antoine Fuqua’s films
Over the years, Antoine Fuqua has helmed a number of critically acclaimed documentaries and motion pictures. What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali, a 2019 documentary on the renowned boxer Muhammad Ali, was directed by him. The Day Sports Stood Still, American Dream/American Knightmare, and Lightning in a Bottle are just a few of the notable documentaries that Fuqua has also directed.
One of Fuqua’s most regular collaborators, actor Denzel Washington, received an Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in the acclaimed gangster film Training Day from 2001. Aside from Training Day, Washington has appeared in numerous more films by Fuqua, including The Magnificent Seven, Equalizer, and Equalizer 2.
On Monday, August 15, 2022, make sure to watch Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers on Hulu.