You Can Stream Kobe Bryant’s Oscar-Winning Movie for Free!
In case you didn’t know, Kobe Bryant is an Oscar winner! He actually credits his English teacher Ms. Mastriano from Lower Merion High School at helping him for his love of…
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MARCH 04: Filmmaker Kobe Bryant, winner of the Best Animated Short Film award for ‘Dear Basketball,’ poses in the press room during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
In case you didn't know, Kobe Bryant is an Oscar winner! He actually credits his English teacher Ms. Mastriano from Lower Merion High School at helping him for his love of poetry.
- When Bryant announced his retirement, he penned a poem for The Players' Tribune, which was later adapted into a five-minute and 22-second animation.
- Narrated by Bryant, the piece won the Academy Award for "Best Animated Short Film" in 2018.
- Following his tragic death on Sunday, Granity Studio has made Dear Basketball available to stream for free.
Just head to http://dearbasketball.com/
- Which other sports stars have branched out into the world of film and TV?
The New York Times wrote about Kobe and Ms Mastrion HERE. It's worth the read!
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