Chapter I: Founding Fathers
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.
2025-03-03 60mNow playing
Full series · 1 credit per episode

Playback is credit-based: 1 credit for this episode. Create an account to start.
1 credit = $1 · films $5 · episodes $1
“18 banners. Countless stories.”
Containing extensive, never-before-seen archives and more than 80 interviews of past and present Boston Celtics legends, this series chronicles the history, cultural impact, and extraordinary tale of the NBA's winningest and most storied franchise, the Boston Celtics,
Celtics City runs for 1 season. Every episode page keeps the show's order, so you can watch from the pilot to the finale without hunting for the next link. Episodes are bought individually for 1 credit.
Season 1 · 9 episodes
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.
2025-03-03 60mNow playingAmid backlash for his commitment to civil rights, Bill Russell makes history as the first Black head coach in professional sports.
2025-03-10 59mThe 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.
2025-03-17 59mLarry Bird elevates the Celtics and struggling NBA to new heights, but internal discord threatens to derail another potential dynasty.
2025-03-24 60mLarry Bird's epic rivalry with Magic Johnson captivates the sports world. Then, in 1986, an unthinkable tragedy changes everything.
2025-03-31 59mThe tragic death of Len Bias casts a shadow over the Celtics. In 1992, Larry Bird's retirement closes a chapter for the team and the NBA.
2025-04-07 59mAfter Reggie Lewis' sudden death leaves the city heartbroken, the Celtics spiral into steep decline following the arrival of Rick Pitino.
2025-04-14 59mAfter another downturn, new GM and former Celtic Danny Ainge acquires Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to form a "Big Three" with Paul Pierce.
2025-04-21 60mAfter the 2008 title, injuries, and internal conflict take a toll. Led by a new crop of stars, the team wins an 18th championship in 2024.
2025-04-28 60mEpisodes cost 1 credit each. Credits are $1 each, so a full season costs the number of episodes in credits. Each episode you unlock stays in your account permanently.
Yes. Create an account and add credits before unlocking an episode. Signing up is free and only needs an email and password.
Celtics City has 1 season on Cineby, with 9 episodes in total. Start with season 1 below.
Start with season 1, episode 1. The episode list on this page keeps the order, and the player moves to the next episode when one ends.
Yes. The player includes a CC menu where available, and the whole site is built for mobile. Fullscreen and picture-in-picture are supported.
More like this
2023 · Documentary
2021 · Documentary
1995 · Documentary
2020 · Documentary
2023 · Documentary
2026 · Documentary
2025 · Documentary