Prime Video Brings ABA History to Life in Soul Power
;Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association' debuts February 12 on Prime Video. Executive produced by Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Common, the four-part series explores the league's 50th merger anniversary and its lasting impact on the game, from the 3-point line to the slam dunk.
Prime Video is bringing the story of the American Basketball Association to the screen.
On February 12, Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association, a four-part docuseries about the rise and fall of the American Basketball Association, will debut on the streaming platform.
Directed by Kenan Kamwana Holley, the four-part film is described as “the definitive story—and first docuseries—of the American Basketball Association,” exploring the league's launch, the introduction of the three-point line, dunk contests, iconic stars, and more. Alongside Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Academy Award winner Lonnie “Common” Lynn, former NBA coach George Karl, Todd Liebermann, and Holley executive produced the series.
“The ABA wasn’t just a league—it was a movement,” Soul Power executive producer and former ABA star Julius Erving said about the documentary. “It gave players freedom, creativity, and opportunity at a time when none of that was guaranteed. This series tells that story honestly, and it educates people that the game we see today exists because of what we started back then.”
The documentary debuts as the ABA celebrates the 50th anniversary of its merger with the NBA, introducing the league to franchises like the New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, and San Antonio Spurs, as well as stars like Moses Malone and Artis Gilmore.
