

How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009)
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The Hagiography of the Dragon, a Continuing Saga
Overview
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.
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast

Bruce Lee
Self (archive footage)

Charles Parnell
Narrator (voice)

Linda Lee Cadwell
Self

Shannon Lee
Self

Jackie Chan
Self

Donnie Yen
Self

Yuen Wah
Self

John Woo
Self

Raymond Chow
Self

Sugar Ray Leonard
Self
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