Be Water

Directed by Bao Nguyen

Directed by
Bao Nguyen

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, interviews with loved ones and Bruce’s own writings.

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Crew

Director Bao Nguyen
Producer Julia Nottingham
Editor Graham Taylor
Archive Producers Jason Heilig
Archive Producers Winnie Fu
Director of Photography Caleb Heller
Composer Goh Nakamura

Be Water:

What the Press
Are Saying

Espn’s Bruce Lee Documentary Is Way Better Than The Last Dance

Slate
Bruce Lee Gets A Fitting Tribute, As ‘Be Water’ Looks At Asians And Hollywood

CNN
Bruce Lee’s Legacy Takes On A Vital New Form In 30 For 30: Be Water

AV Club
‘30 For 30: Be Water’ On Espn, An Exceptional Profile Of Bruce Lee And His Legend

Decider
Be Water Is A Sports Doc With Righteous Rage

Vulture
Review: Espn’s Latest Doc ‘Be Water’ Puts Bruce Lee In Cultural Context

LA Times
‘Be Water’: Film Review

Variety
‘Be Water’: Film Review

The Hollywood Reporter