HBO To Air Abdul-Jabbar Doc

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HBO has set a Nov. 3 premiere date for its documentary on the life and career of NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the network said Friday.

The documentary, Kareem: Minority Of One will profile the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and six-time MVP as well as his societal impact and contributions off the court, said network officials.

Deborah Morales (On the Shoulder Of Giants) will produce the documentary, which will be executively produced by Mike Tomlin (Arli$$), said network officials.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.