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Be Water is a 2020 documentary which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and was broadcast on ESPN on June 7 and June 15. The film focussed on Lee's influence on Hollywood culture and documents his early rejections and his eventual emergence as one of history's most iconic actors and martial artists.
- Be Water focuses on Lee’s Chinese-American experience, the racism he faced in Hollywood, and why he became an icon, but glosses over parts of his story
- A lack of interviews with notable Hong Kong directors or actors who worked with Lee, such as Jackie Chan or Sammo Hung, lets it down
Jason Tobin weighs in on ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ debate, as ESPN 30 for 30 ‘Be Water’ returns the spotlight to Bruce Lee – ‘if you’re a fan, you would’ve been more fair’.
Jason Tobin weighs in on ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ debate, as ESPN 30 for 30 ‘Be Water’ returns the spotlight to Bruce Lee – ‘if you’re a fan, you would’ve been more fair’.
Bruce Lee’s legendary exhibition at Long Beach International Karate Championships in 1964 ‘changed things up’ and began martial arts movement that’s still developing today.
Bruce Lee’s legendary exhibition at Long Beach International Karate Championships in 1964 ‘changed things up’ and began martial arts movement that’s still developing today.
The company said it is facing the most challenging consumer environment it’s ever seen in Hong Kong after the coronavirus pandemic stopped mainland Chinese coming to the city.
The company said it is facing the most challenging consumer environment it’s ever seen in Hong Kong after the coronavirus pandemic stopped mainland Chinese coming to the city.
Stephen Thompson feels Bruce Lee ‘would be where Conor McGregor is now’ in the UFC if he were in his prime today, as ESPN’s ‘Be Water’ returns spotlight to martial arts icon.
Stephen Thompson feels Bruce Lee ‘would be where Conor McGregor is now’ in the UFC if he were in his prime today, as ESPN’s ‘Be Water’ returns spotlight to martial arts icon.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects in ESPN documentary ‘Be Water’ on the life of Bruce Lee, who has also influenced Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal and Kyrie Irving.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects in ESPN documentary ‘Be Water’ on the life of Bruce Lee, who has also influenced Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal and Kyrie Irving.
Zhang Weili recalls becoming ‘formless, shapeless’ when she won UFC strawweight title – just like Bruce Lee preached, as ESPN’s 30 for 30 returns spotlight to martial arts icon.
Zhang Weili recalls becoming ‘formless, shapeless’ when she won UFC strawweight title – just like Bruce Lee preached, as ESPN’s 30 for 30 returns spotlight to martial arts icon.
Bruce Lee ‘inspired millions of people like me to start to train’ says UFC flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko as ESPN 30 for 30’s ‘Be Water’ returns spotlight to martial arts icon.
Bruce Lee ‘inspired millions of people like me to start to train’ says UFC flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko as ESPN 30 for 30’s ‘Be Water’ returns spotlight to martial arts icon.
UFC icon Georges St-Pierre says Bruce Lee changed his life and helped him become ‘the perfect nemesis’ as ESPN’s 30 for 30 ‘Be Water’ returns spotlight to martial arts legend.
UFC icon Georges St-Pierre says Bruce Lee changed his life and helped him become ‘the perfect nemesis’ as ESPN’s 30 for 30 ‘Be Water’ returns spotlight to martial arts legend.
Today and in the coming days, the Post will look at how Bruce Lee’s impact spread – and continues to spread – across the global sporting landscape.
Today and in the coming days, the Post will look at how Bruce Lee’s impact spread – and continues to spread – across the global sporting landscape.
Almost half a century since he died, Bruce Lee's legacy lives through his martial arts style and philosophy which influence fans and followers alike. Among those inspired by him are Jason Tobin, a Hong Kong actor who now stars in a television series inspired by Lee’s writing; Fernando Junior from Brazil, who opened a martial arts gym in honour of Lee’s philosophy; and Evan Tam, a fan who has collected thousands of items about the martial arts star. Born on November 27, 1940, Lee is widely credited with changing perceptions about Asians in Hollywood, and remembered as the founder of the martial arts form Jeet kune do. Lee died in Hong Kong on July 20, 1973, at age 32 from an acute cerebral oedema.
Almost half a century since he died, Bruce Lee's legacy lives through his martial arts style and philosophy which influence fans and followers alike. Among those inspired by him are Jason Tobin, a Hong Kong actor who now stars in a television series inspired by Lee’s writing; Fernando Junior from Brazil, who opened a martial arts gym in honour of Lee’s philosophy; and Evan Tam, a fan who has collected thousands of items about the martial arts star. Born on November 27, 1940, Lee is widely credited with changing perceptions about Asians in Hollywood, and remembered as the founder of the martial arts form Jeet kune do. Lee died in Hong Kong on July 20, 1973, at age 32 from an acute cerebral oedema.
Justin Gaethje took inspiration from Bruce Lee’s famous ‘be water’ motto as he tried to stay emotionless at UFC 249 against Tony Ferguson – ‘you can’t be swayed by anything’.
Justin Gaethje took inspiration from Bruce Lee’s famous ‘be water’ motto as he tried to stay emotionless at UFC 249 against Tony Ferguson – ‘you can’t be swayed by anything’.
People in Hong Kong thought Bruce Lee was this perfect example of masculinity and confidence, but in the US he felt like an outsider, says Bao Nguyen, director of Be Water, film that includes rare interview with fighter’s widow, Linda.
People in Hong Kong thought Bruce Lee was this perfect example of masculinity and confidence, but in the US he felt like an outsider, says Bao Nguyen, director of Be Water, film that includes rare interview with fighter’s widow, Linda.
Mainland company has been using “Bruce Lee” image for more than 15 years without permission, says Shannon Lee, who wants US$30m in compensation
Mainland company has been using “Bruce Lee” image for more than 15 years without permission, says Shannon Lee, who wants US$30m in compensation
‘I would imagine that he has no love-lost for me,’ says Shannon Lee of the Hollywood director whose movie portrayed her father as a troublemaking braggart
‘I would imagine that he has no love-lost for me,’ says Shannon Lee of the Hollywood director whose movie portrayed her father as a troublemaking braggart
‘Ip Man 4’ star Donnie Yen says he couldn’t continue watching ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ after Bruce Lee scene – ‘I feel we should be more respectful’.
‘Ip Man 4’ star Donnie Yen says he couldn’t continue watching ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ after Bruce Lee scene – ‘I feel we should be more respectful’.
In recently unearthed call, Lee praises boxing and rails at ‘amateur, pathetic’ tai chi and self defence practitioners, saying they embarrass true martial artists.
In recently unearthed call, Lee praises boxing and rails at ‘amateur, pathetic’ tai chi and self defence practitioners, saying they embarrass true martial artists.
Ip Man 4’s latest trailer gives martial arts another teaser to the popular franchise with Bruce Lee’s famous demonstration in Long Beach, California recreated
Ip Man 4’s latest trailer gives martial arts another teaser to the popular franchise with Bruce Lee’s famous demonstration in Long Beach, California recreated
The Full Contact Boxing league gave rise to some of the toughest men in the city during the 1980s, who delighted fans and took on all-comers.
The Full Contact Boxing league gave rise to some of the toughest men in the city during the 1980s, who delighted fans and took on all-comers.
Relive the time thousands travelled from Hong Kong to Macau to watch a ‘death duel’, the first martial arts ‘super fight’ which gave rise to Bruce Lee’s interest in free-form combat.
Relive the time thousands travelled from Hong Kong to Macau to watch a ‘death duel’, the first martial arts ‘super fight’ which gave rise to Bruce Lee’s interest in free-form combat.
Hong Kong martial artist Bruce Lee was many MMA fighters’ first exposure to mixing various disciplines, and a one-minute scene in film ‘Enter the Dragon’ is considered a seminal moment in the sport’s development
Hong Kong martial artist Bruce Lee was many MMA fighters’ first exposure to mixing various disciplines, and a one-minute scene in film ‘Enter the Dragon’ is considered a seminal moment in the sport’s development