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"Before the myth, a life lived."

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.

Top Cast

  • Bruce Lee

    Bruce Lee

    Self (archival)

  • Linda Lee Cadwell

    Linda Lee Cadwell

    Self - Wife

  • Shannon Lee

    Shannon Lee

    Self - Daughter

  • Diana Lee Inosanto

    Diana Lee Inosanto

    Self - Goddaughter

  • Sam Ho

    Sam Ho

    Self - Film Critic

  • Jeff Chang

    Jeff Chang

    Self - Cultural Critic / Writer

  • Andre Morgan

    Andre Morgan

    Self - Film Producer

  • Doug Palmer

    Doug Palmer

    Self - Student / Friend

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Self - Student / Friend

Overview

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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6.8 / 10
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