Robert Rodriguez Directs Short Film About Kobe Bryant's Alter Ego 840 Kristina Grosspietsch 02/21/11 02:50PM Filed to: Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant Sports TV Video Nike Basketball enlisted Robert Rodriguez to direct a short film about Kobe Bryant's alter ego "Black Mamba", and above all, his shoes. Even better are Kanye West, Bruce Willis, and Danny Trejo starring as Black Mamba's mortal enemies. [Viral Viral Videos]