Episode 1780
How Bruce Lee Became a Martial Arts Master (Full Bio)
November 25, 202521m 39s
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Show Notes
Hollywood icon Bruce Lee lived a short, eventful life that changed the trajectory of Asian representation in American culture. This month for our series Full Bio, we learn more about the life, career, and culture impact of Bruce Lee from biographer Jeff Chang. His new book is titled Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. In today's installment, Chang speaks about Lee's martial arts training, and his move to California.
Topics
cultural_breakthroughs_mediaartsdiasporic_identity_formationsperformance_physicalitymartial_arts_philosophylifefight_choreography_legaciesimmigrant_life_transitionstranspacific_pop_culturesportsaction_cinema_originshistoryasian_american_historystorytellingwest_coast_cultural_exchange