Be Water
“Before the myth, a life lived.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer for Bruce Lee 30 for 30: 'Be Water'Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-28
Top Cast
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Bruce Lee
Self (archival)
Linda Lee Cadwell
Self - Wife
Shannon Lee
Self - Daughter
Diana Lee Inosanto
Self - Goddaughter
Sam Ho
Self - Film Critic
Jeff Chang
Self - Cultural Critic / Writer
Andre Morgan
Self - Film Producer
Doug Palmer
Self - Student / Friend
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self - Student / Friend
Ruby Chow
Self - Family Friend
Leroy Garcia
Self - Student / Friend
Dan Inosanto
Self - Close Friend
Jesse Glover
Self - First Student / Friend
Amy Sanbo
Self - Former Girlfriend
Sylvia Lai
Self - Family Friend
Robert Lee Jan-Fai
Self - Brother
Nancy Kwan
Self - Actress / Friend
Barney Scollan
Self - Student / Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bao Nguyen
- Original Score
- Goh Nakamura
- Original Title
- Be Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- ESPN, Dorothy St Pictures, East Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bao Nguyen
Goh Nakamura
Caleb Heller
Graham Taylor
Jenna Anthony, John Dahl, Marquis Daisy, Kristen Lappas, Julia Nottingham
Department Leadership Roster
Caleb Heller
Director of Photography
Jenna Anthony
Producer
Marquis Daisy
Producer
Kristen Lappas
Producer
Bao Nguyen
Director
Julia Nottingham
Producer
Bao Nguyen
Producer
Gentry Kirby
Producer
Erin Leyden
Producer
Adam Neuhaus
Producer
Graham Taylor
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Be Water
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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 explores questions of identity and representation through the use of rare archival footage, interviews with loved ones and Bruce’s own writings.
Who directed Be Water?
Be Water was directed by Bao Nguyen.
Who stars in Be Water?
The principal cast of Be Water includes Bruce Lee, Linda Lee Cadwell, Shannon Lee, Diana Lee Inosanto, Sam Ho.
When was Be Water released and how long is it?
Be Water was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Be Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Be Water was composed by Goh Nakamura.