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Be Water

2020
Directed byBao Nguyen
1h 45m

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.

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Bruce LeeSelf (archival)Linda Lee CadwellSelf - WifeShannon LeeSelf - Daughter
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Diana Lee InosantoSelf - Goddaughter
Sam HoSelf - Film Critic
Jeff ChangSelf - Cultural Critic / Writer
Andre MorganSelf - Film Producer
Doug PalmerSelf - Student / Friend
Kareem Abdul-JabbarSelf - Student / Friend
Ruby ChowSelf - Family Friend
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GENRES
Documentary
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
ESPNDorothy St PicturesEast Films
RATING
6.8

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