Be Water

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.

Where to watch (US)

Cast

Bruce Lee

Self (archival)

Linda Lee Cadwell

Self - Wife

Shannon Lee

Self - Daughter

Diana Lee Inosanto

Self - Goddaughter

SH

Sam Ho

Self - Film Critic

JC

Jeff Chang

Self - Cultural Critic / Writer

Andre Morgan

Self - Film Producer

DP

Doug Palmer

Self - Student / Friend

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self - Student / Friend

RC

Ruby Chow

Self - Family Friend

LG

Leroy Garcia

Self - Student / Friend

Dan Inosanto

Self - Close Friend

JG

Jesse Glover

Self - First Student / Friend

AS

Amy Sanbo

Self - Former Girlfriend