How Bruce Lee Changed the World |  | Director: History
Actor: Bruce Lee
Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 14009
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: AAAE154770
UPC: 733961154771
EAN: 0733961154771
ASIN: B001OLY1YU
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: August 25, 2009
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Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 06/30/2009
Amazon.com
The History Channel's How Bruce Lee Changed the World explores the amazing multitude of ways that Bruce Lee--the first international Asian superstar--has influenced pop culture. Calling Lee "the biggest movie star in history" is a bit of a stretch (though every shot of this hypnotically charismatic performer argues that he might have been, had he not died abruptly before the release of his fourth and most successful movie, Enter the Dragon). A wealth of interviewees, ranging from filmmakers like Jackie Chan (who was a stunt man on Lee's movies in his early career), John Woo, and Brett Ratner, comedians like Eddie Griffin and Margaret Cho, musicians like LL Cool J, RZA, and Damon Albarn, athletes like boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and bodybuilder Flex Wheeler, and more, testify to the enormous impression Lee had on them. The documentary overreaches at some points, but there's no denying that Lee brought martial arts movies to the West and redefined the image of Asian men in the public consciousness (before him, Asian men were fiends like Fu Manchu, servants, or buffoons). Lee's life history is efficiently told and some of the details are delightful--who would have guessed Lee was a champion cha-cha dancer in Hong Kong? His audition for The Green Hornet reveals a movie star just waiting to be discovered. The man himself--lithe and muscular, capable of astonishing speed and grace, radiating both intelligence and passion--makes all commentary unnecessary. --Bret Fetzer
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A 'must' for any serious martial arts or film collection November 16, 2009
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
How Bruce Lee Changed the World is a 'must' for any library strong in martial arts history. This DVD provides his who biography, from his birth in San Francisco to his mysterious death at the age of 32. It also follows how ancient martial arts were fostered by his films, and offer rare interviews and home movies from big martial arts film names. A 'must' for any serious martial arts or film collection.
How Bruce Lee Change The World October 14, 2009
Tarik E. Collins
This DVD is a most buy for anyone who is a fan of Bruce or just hearing about him for the first time.
bruce will never be forgotten! September 17, 2009
Leon Dallas Jr. (NEW YORK CITY USA)
I liked the documentary about him and how he continues to influence people all over the world to better themselfs and how china will now recogized him for his acheivements.
THE BEST DOCUMENTARY! September 3, 2009
Albert Haynes (Winnetka, California)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an amazing DVD. I own several Bruce Lee documentaries and this one is the best. Lee influenced all different fields from martial arts to contemporary MMA to comic books and music. Some of the people he influenced are Elvis, LL Cool J, Stan Lee, Jackie Chan and world champion body-builders. He was truly a pioneer and 35 years after his death companies still make millions, if not billions, from his name. Pure gold. It also features a chapter about how his family like his daughter, Shannon, is preserving his profund leagacy. Bruce Lee was one of the biggest stars the world has ever known. Purchase this product, it will do you good.
Be like water, my friend July 4, 2009
C. Sawin (TX)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Bruce Lee is referred to as "the king of martial arts" for a good reason. He was a man who was ahead of his time. Some would say a revolutionary. Having only four completed films under his belt (only one being a Hollywood film), Bruce Lee not only became an inspiration but still is one to this day. Many of his techniques (whether it's his physical training, dieting, filmography, directing, or philosophy) are still as influential and are being utilized everywhere from the east to the west and everywhere in between. There will never be another Bruce Lee, but the impact he left on the world is still being felt 35 years after his death. His popularity doesn't seem to be dwindling at all, but his methods certainly left a long lasting impression. How Bruce Lee Changed the World is a 90-minute documentary chronicling Bruce's amazing life, how his legacy is still in full swing today, and the influence he made on many people all over the globe.
This is a pretty incredible documentary that is almost every bit as good as A Warrior's Journey (AWJ has a slight edge since it has the remastered and original footage from Game of Death) that is a worthy watch for any Bruce Lee fan. Seeing how he influenced not only actors and directors, but musicians, boxing, MMA, and bodybuilders is pretty interesting. The film does a good job of putting into perspective of how big Bruce Lee really was. A man whose teachings seem more relevant today than they did 30-40 years ago deserves to be as big as he is even if he's no longer here to witness it. Bruce Lee jump started martial arts filmmaking and broke the stereotypes set in Hollywood for Chinese and Asian actors during the seventies. How Bruce Lee Changed the World is a great film to pop in to show that friend who doesn't understand why everyone has such a thing for Bruce Lee or is just a great watch to give Bruce Lee fans a better insight into the legacy he left behind and the phenomenon that continues to grow everyday.
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