Beyond the Glory

Kobe Bryant

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S2 • E8    Apr 27, 2002    60m
Some may wonder why someone as young as Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, 23, would have enough of a story at this juncture to dedicate to an hour documentary. But, that's precisely what makes this profile of Bryant compelling — his age, the problems it created with teammates and coaches as well as Byrant's willingness, despite being a high profile public figure, to guard his private life.

Bryant's childhood was far from that of the average kid. Growing up the son of a NBA player, Bryant spent the first six years of his life in Philadelphia. But, when his father, Joe ""Jelly Bean"" Bryant signed a deal to play in the Italian League, Kobe and the family moved to Italy.

This was the first time in his life that he had to adapt to a different environment, but it wouldn't be the last.

For the next seven years, Bryant immersed himself into the new culture and language and in his favorite activity — playing basketball. After getting comfortable though, the Bryants were on the move aga

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Cast of Kobe Bryant

  • D. B. SweeneySelf - Narrator
  • Mark AngottiWriter
  • Gary SimsonProducer

 

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