Be Water (2020)
Be Water is a 2020 documentary movie directed by Bao Nguyen, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Bruce Lee, Linda Lee Cadwell and Shannon Lee.
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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What is Be Water about?
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.
When was Be Water released?
Be Water was released on 25 January 2020.
How long is Be Water?
Be Water runs 1h 45m.
Who made Be Water?
Be Water was directed by Bao Nguyen.
Where can I watch Be Water?
Be Water is available on Disney Plus.
Where to watch Be Water
Stream: Disney Plus
Cast
- Bruce Lee as Self (archival)
- Linda Lee Cadwell as Self - Wife
- Shannon Lee as Self - Daughter
- Diana Lee Inosanto as Self - Goddaughter
- Sam Ho as Self - Film Critic
- Jeff Chang as Self - Cultural Critic / Writer
- Andre Morgan as Self - Film Producer
- Doug Palmer as Self - Student / Friend
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Self - Student / Friend
- Ruby Chow as Self - Family Friend
- Leroy Garcia as Self - Student / Friend
- Dan Inosanto as Self - Close Friend