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Be Water

Be Water

Before the myth, a life lived.

2020 1h 45mDocumentary

In 1971, after being rejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong Kong to complete four iconic films. Charting his struggles between two worlds, this portrait explores questions of identity and representation through the use of rare archival footage, interviews with loved ones and Bruce’s own writings.

3.4/5

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In 1971, after being rejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong Kong to complete four iconic films. Charting his struggles between two worlds, this portrait explores questions of identity and representation through the use of rare archival footage, interviews with loved ones and Bruce’s own writings.

The vibe

martial artskung fuseattle, washingtonbiographyhong konghollywoodracismmovie staranti-colonialismcivil rights movement

Behind it

Bao NguyenBao NguyenDirectorCaleb HellerCinematography

Cast

Bruce LeeBruce LeeSelf (archival)
Linda Lee CadwellLinda Lee CadwellSelf - Wife
Shannon LeeShannon LeeSelf - Daughter
Diana Lee InosantoDiana Lee InosantoSelf - Goddaughter
Sam HoSelf - Film Critic
Jeff ChangSelf - Cultural Critic / Writer
Andre MorganAndre MorganSelf - Film Producer
Doug PalmerSelf - Student / Friend
Kareem Abdul-JabbarKareem Abdul-JabbarSelf - Student / Friend
Ruby ChowSelf - Family Friend
Leroy GarciaSelf - Student / Friend
Dan InosantoDan InosantoSelf - Close Friend
Jesse GloverSelf - First Student / Friend
Amy SanboSelf - Former Girlfriend
Sylvia LaiSylvia LaiSelf - Family Friend
Robert Lee Jan-FaiRobert Lee Jan-FaiSelf - Brother
Nancy KwanNancy KwanSelf - Actress / Friend
Barney ScollanSelf - Student / Friend

Director

Bao Nguyen

Release date

25 Jan 2020

Runtime

1h 45m

Studio

ESPN, Dorothy St Pictures, East Films

Language

Cantonese, English

Countries

United States of America,United Kingdom,Vietnam

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