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Be Water is a 2020 documentary film directed by Bao Nguyen that explores Bruce Lee's life and legacy as a martial artist and a protest icon. The film uses archival footage and focuses on Lee's two years in Hong Kong, where he made four films and faced racism in America.
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May 29, 2020 · Watch the trailer for BE WATER, a film that chronicles Bruce Lee's life and journey from San Francisco to Hollywood to Hong Kong. The film premieres on ESPN and ESPN2 on June 7, 2020.
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Be Water is a 2020 film that explores Bruce Lee's struggles in two worlds, his identity and representation, and his writings. It features rare archive, interviews with celebrities and family members, and claims that he developed the series 'Kung Fu'.
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Be Water is a film that explores the life and career of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, who faced racism and stereotypes as he tried to break into Hollywood. The film features interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as archival footage and photos.
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Jun 5, 2020 · A fan-pleasing tribute to the martial arts legend, featuring interviews with his family, friends and colleagues. The film explores his life, philosophy and legacy, but glosses over some of the challenges and controversies he faced as an Asian actor in Hollywood.
Jan 25, 2020 · Be Water is a 2020 film that explores the life and legacy of martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who returned to Hong Kong in 1971 after being rejected by Hollywood. The film uses rare archival footage, interviews and Bruce's own writings to examine his struggles with identity and representation.
