BRUCE LEE - OVERCOMING ADVERSITY SHARING THE AMERICAN DREAM

One of the 20th century's most famous martial artists, iconic actor Bruce Lee dazzled audiences with amazing stunts. Bruce became a superstar in Hong Kong, where he grew up, and he hoped to find fame in Hollywood. Almost single-handedly, Bruce Lee introduced kung fu to mainstream Western cinema. His crossover appeal also challenged the notion that English-speaking viewers wouldn't want to watch an Asian leading man.
Tragically, Bruce Lee died at the age of only 32, apparently of an allergic reaction to pain medication. He left behind memorable film and television performances, and a profound influence on martial arts-including Jeet Kune Do, a form that he developed.