Critics call ESPN's new '30 for 30' Bruce Lee documentary, 'Be Water,' a 'must-watch' for fans of the late actor and martial arts great.
Some critics said the film kept the lens too far back at times: "There’s so much Nguyen and his many interviewees want to talk about here, and many of them feel covered in too cursory a fashion to truly do them justice," wroteThe documentary explores the racism that Lee, who died at age 32 in 1973, endured in trying to land lead roles in the entertainment industry.
Some may wonder why a documentary about a man largely known for his endeavors in entertainment found a home on a sports network, but several critics argued that the physicality and athleticism of Lee's martial arts skills transcended his work in film.wrote.
Early reviews dubbed the documentary a timely look at a talent gone too soon, who spent his truncated career sharing his unparalleled talents while fighting for greater representation in Hollywood. The documentary"succeeds in going deeper where previous Lee profiles have trod only lightly: The context of his struggle against racism in America, and his emergence as a superstar in Hong Kong," wrote
."For Lee fans, that makes 'Be Water' a must-watch. For the curious, it’s a fair introduction to the man who became a legend."
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