Sky Arte documentary explores Bruce Lee's legacy
A documentary titled 'I am Bruce Lee', directed by Pete McCormack, will air on Sky Arte HD on Monday, December 11. The film traces the life of Bruce Lee, born in San Francisco and raised in Hong Kong, who became a martial arts and cinema icon. In the 1960s, he developed Jeet Kune Do and caught Hollywood's attention. After starring in the TV series 'The Green Hornet', he appeared in numerous martial arts films, including 'Enter the Dragon'. His sudden death on July 20, 1973, shocked the world. The documentary features rare footage and interviews with Ed O'Neill and Mickey Rourke.
Key facts
- Documentary 'I am Bruce Lee' directed by Pete McCormack
- Airs on Sky Arte HD on Monday, December 11
- Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco and raised in Hong Kong
- He developed Jeet Kune Do in the 1960s
- He starred in TV series 'The Green Hornet' and film 'Enter the Dragon'
- Bruce Lee died on July 20, 1973
- Documentary includes interviews with Ed O'Neill and Mickey Rourke
- Features rare footage
Entities
Artists
- Bruce Lee
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute
- Artribune
Locations
- San Francisco
- Hong Kong
- United States