How Bruce Lee Changed the World

How Bruce Lee Changed the World

The Hagiography of the Dragon, a Continuing Saga

Directed by Steve Webb

200991 min8.0 / 10

A celebratory documentary exploring Bruce Lee's transformative cultural legacy across martial arts, cinema, and philosophy, anchored by intimate family perspective and archival material.

More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong and China. With unique access to the family's photographic archive, home movies and all material owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation.

Questions people ask

  • Is How Bruce Lee Changed the World scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does How Bruce Lee Changed the World end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is How Bruce Lee Changed the World easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is How Bruce Lee Changed the World sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is How Bruce Lee Changed the World violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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