Netflix to Release Documentary on Celtics Legend Bill Russell in February

Celtics fans certainly are going to love what Netflix is offering

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If you are a Boston Celtics fan, you may want to tune into Netflix in February.

The streaming giant is set to release "Bill Russell: Legend" on Feb. 8. The documentary is two parts and will cover the life and legacy of Celtics legend Bill Russell as told by fellow NBA legends like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. 

"Bill Russell: Legend" is a Netflix two-part documentary film that captures the remarkable life and legacy of an NBA superstar and civil rights icon, featuring the last interview with Bill and access to his personal archives," according to the streaming platform.

Netflix recently released the first trailer for the upcoming documentary on the 11-time NBA champion. 

You can check out the first full trailer right here. 

Russell spent his entire Hall-of-Fame career in Boston. The 12-time All-Star and five-time Most Valuable Player may be best known for his basketball talents, but off the court he arguably was even larger as a leader in civil rights. 

You can tune to "Bill Russell: Legend" on Feb. 8 on Netflix. 

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