Be Water (2020)
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.
Director: Bao Nguyen
Stars: Bruce Lee, Linda Lee Cadwell, Shannon Lee, Diana Lee Inosanto
Be Water is a 2020 American Documentary film directed by Bao Nguyen, starring Bruce Lee, Linda Lee Cadwell, Shannon Lee, Diana Lee Inosanto. It runs 1h 45m The film holds a 6.8/10 rating from 60 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Bruce Lee
Self (archival)
Linda Lee Cadwell
Self - Wife
Shannon Lee
Self - Daughter
Diana Lee Inosanto
Self - Goddaughter
Sam Ho
Self - Film Critic
Jeff Chang
Self - Cultural Critic / Writer
Andre Morgan
Self - Film Producer
Doug Palmer
Self - Student / Friend
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self - Student / Friend
Ruby Chow
Self - Family Friend
Leroy Garcia
Self - Student / Friend
Dan Inosanto
Self - Close Friend
Details
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, United Kingdom |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | Be Water Bruce Lee Documentry, Bruce Lee: Be Water |
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Production | ESPN, Dorothy St Pictures, East Films |
| IMDb ID | tt11394168 |
| TMDB ID | 653733 |
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