Be Water
- Documentary
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.
Be Water is a 2020 documentary that examines Bruce Lee's pivotal 1971 return to Hong Kong after facing rejection in Hollywood. Using rare archival footage, interviews, and Lee's personal writings, the film explores his identity struggles and artistic evolution during the creation of four iconic films.
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Bruce LeeSelf (archival)
Linda Lee CadwellSelf - Wife
Shannon LeeSelf - Daughter
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
- Leroy GarciaSelf - Student / Friend
Dan InosantoSelf - Close Friend- Jesse GloverSelf - First Student / Friend
- Amy SanboSelf - Former Girlfriend
Sylvia LaiSelf - Family Friend
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When did Be Water release?
Be Water premiered on January 25, 2020.
What does the documentary cover?
The film follows Bruce Lee's 1971 return to Hong Kong and the making of four iconic films during that period, examining his experiences navigating identity and representation between Hollywood and his ancestral homeland.
What sources does the documentary use?
Be Water draws on rare archival footage, interviews with people close to Bruce Lee, and excerpts from Bruce Lee's own writings.
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