How Bruce Lee Changed the World
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.
How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009)
Steve Webb
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
8.0/10
32 votes
Rating consensus
80/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~80/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Bruce Lee
Self (archival)
Linda Lee Cadwell
Self
Charles Parnell
Narrator (voice)
Shannon Lee
Self
Jackie Chan
Self
Donnie Yen
Self
Yuen Wah
Self
John Woo
Self
Raymond Chow
Self
Sugar Ray Leonard
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
LL Cool J
Self
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How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009)
Steve Webb
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