He was called "the bionic kid." Todd Marinovich was molded by his father to be an athlete from birth; including stretching exercises in his crib and a strict diet and fitness routine. A pioneer who developed ground-breaking strength and conditioning techniques; Marv Marinovich believed his strict systems would sculpt his son into a top athlete. But along with the pursuit of perfection; came increasingly intense pressure. One of the most sought-after and talked-about high school athlete in the 1980s; Todd struggled at USC and then as a first-round pick of the Raiders before he found himself out of the NFL at age 23. Directors John Dorsey and Andrew Stephan tell the unvarnished story of Todd"s unique ascent to stardom; the dark descent that followed and the complicated father-son bond throughout. At the time; the HIV virus was widely seen as a death sentence; and the commonly held belief was that we would be watching a beloved sports hero die excruciatingly and swiftly in front of our eyes. Yet Magic had a different narrative in mind. He defied the odds; not just surviving; but truly living and prospering. Director Nelson George gets to the core of this incredible personal journey and explores how Magic continues to thrive two decades later.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com"s standard return policy will apply.