Be Water

DocumentaryCultureBiography

2020, Movie, 1h 45min

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.

Country: United States,Vietnam,United Kingdom

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Jackson Holiday Wheeler

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I love Bruce Lee, from his philosophy of life to his way of being. He carried so much wisdom, and he shared that wisdom with the world in such a direct and tangible way. While I learned about Bruce Lee's life, I felt the documentary reduced h...

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Critic Christian Povlsen

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...diskriminationen overfor asiater fylder meget i dokumentaren, og det er uden tvivl der, filmen gør sig bedst.

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"Be Water" is a harrowing documentary that delves into the life of Bruce Lee, the legendary actor and martial arts master. After being rejected by Hollywood, Lee returned to his parents' homeland, Hong Kong, where he completed four iconic films in just two years before his tragic death at the age of 32. The film explores Lee's early life in San Francisco and his troubled childhood in Hong Kong, as well as his journey to become an international superstar. Through a trove of interviews and archival footage, "Be Water" illustrates the tapestry of Lee's charisma, passion, philosophy, and dedication to his art.

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You can stream Be Water on: Disney+

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