How Bruce Lee Changed the World
- Documentary
More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong and China. With unique access to the family's photographic archive, home movies and all material owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.
How Bruce Lee Changed the World is a 2009 documentary that explores the martial arts legend's far-reaching influence beyond cinema, examining his impact on fitness, music, sport, dance, video games, and philosophy across global cultures. Narrated by Shannon Lee, the film combines exclusive family archives, home movies, and Bruce Lee Foundation materials with a journey through the United States, Asia, and Europe. It's a comprehensive look at how one man reshaped popular culture worldwide.
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Bruce LeeSelf (archival)
Linda Lee CadwellSelf
Charles ParnellNarrator (voice)
Shannon LeeSelf
Jackie ChanSelf
Donnie YenSelf
Yuen WahSelf
John WooSelf
Raymond ChowSelf
Sugar Ray LeonardSelf
Kareem Abdul-JabbarSelf
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When was How Bruce Lee Changed the World released?
The documentary was released on May 17, 2009.
Who narrates or appears in the film?
Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee's daughter, leads the film's journey and provides access to exclusive family materials and the Bruce Lee Foundation archives.
What topics does the documentary cover?
Beyond his martial arts legacy, the film examines Bruce Lee's influence on fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games, and philosophy through interviews and footage filmed across the United States, Asia, and Europe.
What unique materials are featured?
The documentary includes exclusive access to the Bruce Lee family's photographic archive, home movies, and all materials owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.
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