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Be Water

Be Water (2020)

Movie · Released · 105 min · ★ 6.8

Documentary

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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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Cast

Bruce LeeBruce LeeSelf (archival)Linda Lee CadwellLinda Lee CadwellSelf - WifeShannon LeeShannon LeeSelf - DaughterDiana Lee InosantoDiana Lee InosantoSelf - Goddaughter
Sam HoSelf - Film Critic
Jeff ChangSelf - Cultural Critic / WriterAndre MorganAndre MorganSelf - Film Producer
Doug PalmerSelf - Student / FriendKareem Abdul-JabbarKareem Abdul-JabbarSelf - Student / Friend
Ruby ChowSelf - Family Friend
Leroy GarciaSelf - Student / FriendDan InosantoDan InosantoSelf - Close Friend
Jesse GloverSelf - First Student / Friend
Amy SanboSelf - Former GirlfriendSylvia LaiSylvia LaiSelf - Family Friend

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