Dear Basketball
Synopsis
An animated telling of Kobe Bryant's titular poem, signaling his retirement from the sport that made his name.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dear Basketball - The Legend of Kobe Bryant (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glen Keane
- Screenplay & Story
- Kobe Bryant
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Dear Basketball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Kobe Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glen Keane
Kobe Bryant
John Williams
Kobe Bryant, Gennie Rim
Department Leadership Roster
Glen Keane
Director
Kobe Bryant
Writer
Kobe Bryant
Producer
Gennie Rim
Producer
Max Keane
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Basketball
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What is Dear Basketball about?
An animated telling of Kobe Bryant's titular poem, signaling his retirement from the sport that made his name.
Who directed Dear Basketball?
Dear Basketball was directed by Glen Keane.
Who stars in Dear Basketball?
The principal cast of Dear Basketball includes Kobe Bryant, Mike Breen.
When was Dear Basketball released and how long is it?
Dear Basketball was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Basketball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Basketball was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dear Basketball?
Dear Basketball holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).