

Before the myth, a life lived.
January 25, 2020
1h 45m
EN
Bao Nguyen
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.

Bruce Lee
Self (archival)

Linda Lee Cadwell
Self - Wife

Shannon Lee
Self - Daughter

Diana Lee Inosanto
Self - Goddaughter


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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

ESPN
US

Dorothy St Pictures
GB
East Films
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