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"Dear Basketball" is a 2017 American animated short film directed and animated by Glen Keane, with a musical score by John Williams. The film is based on a poem of the same name written by professional basketball player Kobe Bryant to announce his retirement from the NBA. It features a hand-drawn, pencil-sketch animation style and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards.
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Did Kobe Bryant write the poem used in Dear Basketball?
Yes, Kobe Bryant wrote the original poem "Dear Basketball" to announce his retirement from the NBA in 2015. He also narrated the animated adaptation himself.
How many awards did the short film Dear Basketball win?
The short film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018. This marked a major milestone in Kobe Bryant's post-basketball career.
Who directed and scored the Dear Basketball short film?
The film was directed and animated by Disney legend Glen Keane, known for his work on Beauty and the Beast. The emotional musical score was composed by the legendary John Williams.
Where can I watch the short film Dear Basketball?
Dear Basketball was originally available on the official Dear Basketball website and was later featured on various streaming platforms. It is frequently found on YouTube and in animation collections.
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