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Kobe Bryant's Muse

  • TV Movie
  • 2015
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Kobe Bryant in Kobe Bryant's Muse (2015)
BasketballSports DocumentaryBiographyDocumentarySport

Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and uncov... Read allDocumentary that goes behind the stats to reveal Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and uncovering his greatest personal challenge yet.Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and uncovering his greatest personal challenge yet.

  • Director
    • Gotham Chopra
  • Writer
    • Jacob Colman
  • Stars
    • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    • John S. Battle
    • Larry Bird
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    7.8/10
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    • Director
      • Gotham Chopra
    • Writer
      • Jacob Colman
    • Stars
      • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
      • John S. Battle
      • Larry Bird
    • 11User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    John S. Battle
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (as John Battle)
    Larry Bird
    Larry Bird
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Joe Bryant
    Joe Bryant
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant
    • Self
    Vanessa Bryant
    Vanessa Bryant
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Vanessa Laine Bryant)
    Derek Fisher
    Derek Fisher
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Chick Hearn
    Chick Hearn
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Dennis Johnson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Destry Mushtare
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    Stephen A. Smith
    Stephen A. Smith
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Jerry West
    Jerry West
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    J.A. Adande
    J.A. Adande
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Drew Carey
    Drew Carey
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Clyde Drexler
    Clyde Drexler
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Julius Erving
    Julius Erving
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gotham Chopra
    • Writer
      • Jacob Colman
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    10thivyanagamuthu

    Long live the mamba king

    This is probably my favourite documentaries ever! I'm so sad my interest in watching nba basketball became an interest to me so late in my life and not realizing how valuable Kobe was in this world! 💜💜💜💜💜 ! #mambamentality #iwanttobethenextKobeBryant
    8splittlerock-sp

    Crazy how life works!!

    Really hit different watching this after his passing, but overall great documentary.
    10Jazznme2

    THANK You, Kobe!

    Just seeing this for the first time. I've been a Kobe fan since 1996! The only basketball player I can honestly say, of whom, I am truly a fan! The ONE and ONLY! Thank you, Kobe, for doing "Muse", for the 20 years, for you! I have been a fan of SO many sports players in MLB and NFL, going back to Mickey Mantle, my first! Through Walter Payton, Tug McGraw, Tom Seaver, Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence, Madison Bumgarner, Peyton Manning, Cam Newton!! That special, trademark smug look Kobe would project just demonstrated, year after year, how dedicated and impassioned he was about his game. How could anyone not admire that kind of surreal dedication! Also, makes me wonder what kind of person could give this film anything less than a 7! In my opinion, only a hater or idiot could do so. And definitely not a sports fan or any kind. If you really love sports, then you can also admire adversaries and opponent greats, like Tom Brady for instance. I just wish I could thank Kobe for doing this feature. Guess I could on Twitter. Oh yes! And thank you Kobe for that last game! Just watched the whole think a 2nd time, this week. And loved the farewell, "Mamba Out", and 'dropped' the mic!!

    LOVE IT!! Only wish it were two hours! ONLY one Kobe! Will miss your presence on the court in that Lakers uniform--forever.
    9aglenn85

    A different perspective

    As a documentary filmmaker I must say that this is a very well made film. From a filmmaker view the film did a great job at providing a clear storyline. I really enjoyed going from present to past, interlocking the injury recovery of Bryant and his life. The black and white color choice was a great one for the present part of the film. I hadn't really been a fan of Kobe Bryant because he was so good that he just came across as a very cocky individual. After watching this film and learning of all that he was going through in his career and personal life I can now say that I am a fan of Kobe as a person. I felt that he did a very good choice on being honest in his thoughts. I do feel that the sexual assault part of his life was danced around and those that don't know of that will be a little confused when that part of the film is discussed during the year of 2003. For him being as honest as he was with everything else, I do feel that there would have been a stronger impact on the film if he hadn't danced around that part, but had attacked it straight on as he did with everything else. This left me inspired to be a better person and to understand why the Kobe Bryant I have seen play basketball always was so cocky. A must watch.
    10hayez99

    OUR Muse: Kobe Bryant

    "There is power in understanding the journey of others to help you create your own." As the documentary starts, those are the first words you see on the screen. Every word is delicately displayed but only for mere seconds. In fact, if you aren't really paying attention, you'll miss the message completely. It comes as quickly as it goes and in an instant, the screen fades to black. I believe that subtle detail in itself is deeply profound and prophetic in its own right; it deserves to be mentioned so that nobody misses it. There's enough we all have to mourn and miss right now. As for the documentary as a whole, I can only reflect and share my somewhat ambiguous but wholeheartedly genuine opinion as a lifelong fan of the game and KB. I feel like this documentary was extremely relevant, candid, authentic and more than "worth watching" when it initially aired. Watching it again, now, was difficult but also beautiful which elevated to a level that can't be sufficiently described in words unless, of course, those words are Kobe's. I'm glad I've been able to watch it twice and from two extraordinarily different mindsets. I'm glad because even though it's not my first time watching it, I'm fairly certain it'll be my last. I'd like to remember it as is and let it Rest along with Kobe and Gigi, In the sweetest Peace. So it goes. For those who haven't yet, I encourage you to watch this documentary and listen to Kobe tell his own story, in his own words as only KB can. I think we all know that nothing is truly guaranteed in life but I can guarantee this; it'll be more than worth watching whether it's your first, second, third, fourth or final time. For the love of the game, the story of a legend lost too soon, and the glory of his greatness that remains here with us; it truly is more than worth it. Trust me. 'Til we get there... In loving memory of Kobe Bryant and his beautiful Babygirl by his side still ballin' with him; we miss you, we love you, and we'll see you both in our Hoop Dreams. #RIP

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      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Vin Diesel/Carl Reiner/Kobe Bryant/Iggy Azalea and Jennifer Hudson (2015)
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    • Release date
      • February 21, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kobe Bryant - A Legenda
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