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Celtics City

Season 1
A nine-part docuseries chronicling the history and cultural impact of the NBA's winningest and most storied franchise, the Boston Celtics.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Chapter I: Founding Fathers

    March 2, 2025
    60min
    16+
    Led by Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, the Celtics become an NBA dynasty, but racial tensions in Boston and beyond augur a turbulent era ahead.
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  2. S1 E2 - Chapter II: No Final Victories

    March 9, 2025
    59min
    16+
    Amid backlash for his commitment to civil rights, Bill Russell makes history as the first Black head coach in professional sports.
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  3. S1 E3 - Chapter III: All Swept Up

    March 16, 2025
    59min
    16+
    The Celtics win a pair of titles in the '70s amid racial unrest, and near the end of the decade, they draft Indiana State star Larry Bird.
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  4. S1 E4 - Chapter IV: Great Hope. Period.

    March 23, 2025
    60min
    16+
    Larry Bird elevates the Celtics and struggling NBA to new heights, but internal discord threatens to derail another potential dynasty.
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  5. S1 E5 - Chapter V: F**k the Celtics

    March 30, 2025
    59min
    16+
    Larry Bird’s epic rivalry with Magic Johnson captivates the sports world. Then, in 1986, an unthinkable tragedy changes everything.
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Bonus

Bill Simmons Podcast on Ep. 2: Is Bill Russell Underrated?

Bill Simmons Podcast on Ep. 2: Is Bill Russell Underrated?

15min16+
Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo talk about Bill Russell's career with the Celtics and compare him to Wilt Chamberlain.
Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo talk about Bill Russell's career with the Celtics and compare him to Wilt Chamberlain.
Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo talk about Bill Russell's career with the Celtics and compare him to Wilt Chamberlain.
Bill Simmons Podcast on Ep. 1: The Career of Bob Cousy

Bill Simmons Podcast on Ep. 1: The Career of Bob Cousy

8min16+
Bill Simmons, Bryan Curtis, and Ryen Russillo discuss the NBA career of Boston’s legendary point guard, Bob Cousy.
Bill Simmons, Bryan Curtis, and Ryen Russillo discuss the NBA career of Boston’s legendary point guard, Bob Cousy.
Bill Simmons, Bryan Curtis, and Ryen Russillo discuss the NBA career of Boston’s legendary point guard, Bob Cousy.
Ringer NBA Podcast on Ep. 1: History of an Iconic Franchise

Ringer NBA Podcast on Ep. 1: History of an Iconic Franchise

1 h 36 min16+
Michael Pina and Howard Beck break down the first episode of Celtics City, then co-host Wosny Lambre talks with director Lauren Stowell about making the doc and interviewing legends.
Michael Pina and Howard Beck break down the first episode of Celtics City, then co-host Wosny Lambre talks with director Lauren Stowell about making the doc and interviewing legends.
Michael Pina and Howard Beck break down the first episode of Celtics City, then co-host Wosny Lambre talks with director Lauren Stowell about making the doc and interviewing legends.

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Directors

Lauren Stowell

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Discovery Global Sports
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