Jackson, Marsalis narrate ESPN hoops documentary

Sun Dec 2, 2007 10:09pm EST
 
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NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - The ESPN basketball documentary "Black Magic" has cast Samuel L. Jackson, Wynton Marsalis and NBA star Chris Paul as narrators. The four-hour movie, directed by Dan Klores ("Crazy Love"), examines the Civil Rights movement through the prism of hoops programs at the country's historically black universities. It will debut in the coveted slot behind the NCAA Tournament selection show March 16, with the second part to air March 17.

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