Be Water
"Before the myth, a life lived."
Originally released in 2020. Be Water is a documentary film. directed by Bao Nguyen.
Starring Bruce Lee, Linda Lee Cadwell, and Shannon Lee
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (56 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ESPN
- Dorothy St Pictures
- East Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 explor...
Who directed Be Water?
Be Water was directed by Bao Nguyen.
How long is Be Water?
Be Water has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Be Water released?
Be Water was released on January 25, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Be Water?
The main cast of Be Water includes Bruce Lee, Linda Lee Cadwell, Shannon Lee, Diana Lee Inosanto, Sam Ho.