REPRESENTASI MASKULINITAS KOBE BRYANT DALAM FILM DOKUMENTER “THE REDEEM TEAM”

Simanjuntak, Stephent (2025) REPRESENTASI MASKULINITAS KOBE BRYANT DALAM FILM DOKUMENTER “THE REDEEM TEAM”. Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur.

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Abstract

The representation of masculinity in sports media provides a significant space for understanding the construction of male identity. The documentary The Redeem Team portrays the revival of the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, highlighting Kobe Bryant as a central figure in the team’s success. This study aims to analyze the aspects of masculinity represented by Kobe Bryant using a descriptive qualitative method and Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis. The findings show that, at the denotative level, Kobe is portrayed as a dominant leader both on and off the court. Connotatively, he is represented as mentally and physically persistent in pursuing victory. At the myth level, the film reinforces hegemonic masculinity through stoicism, patriotism, and the need for recognition. However, it also introduces a new form of masculinity that values emotional connection. Keywords: Masculinity, Sports Media, Kobe Bryant, Semiotics, The Redeem Team

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Thesis (Undergraduate)

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