PRESS RELEASE COURTESY OF RING OF FIRE:To mark the 35th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death, the History Channel will air a new two-hour documentary, HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD on May 17th, 2009 at 8pm ET. (6:00 pm Mountain)
Produced in cooperation with Lee's family, this documentary looks at how the actor and martial artist's legacy has shaped and influenced the world since his death.
Bruce Lee is universally recognized for prying open the doors of ancient Chinese martial arts to the mass market. The history of Lee's life, and death at the age of only 32, is shrouded in mystery, but his influence on popular culture continues to be felt today.
This special pieces together rare family archival footage owned by the Bruce Lee Foundation, together with in-depth interviews with individuals who have cited inspiration from Lee.
Viewers will journey across the US, Asia and Europe exploring Lee's influence on popular culture worldwide--even joining Shannon Lee on a trip back to her father's roots in Hong Kong; nearly fifty years after Lee arrived to make his first kung fu film. Also features in-depth interviews with actor Jackie Chan, comedian Eddie Griffin, rappers LL Cool J and RZA, Marvel Comics' Stan Lee, and renowned film directors John Woo and Brett Ratner. Lee's friend and business partner famed Hong Kong film producer, Raymond Chow gives a rare interview.
During the filming the producers spent numerous hours with Ring Of Fire color commentator and post fight interviewer, Joey "VEGAS" Varner. Varner is also a professional MMA fighter and trainer at Randy Couture's Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas.
"I think that this couldn't be more fitting. I know 100% that I would not be in the MMA industry if I wasn't such a huge Bruce Lee fan growing up. And to have my buddy Joey Vegas be a part of this project is really phenomenal. Joey is a true professional, and extremely knowledgeable about Martial Arts. I am very happy and proud of him, and I will be glued to the TV tonight for sure." said ROF promoter Sven Bean.
6 comments:
Screw Bruce Lee, he was nothing more than jackie chan is today.
Hey Mike,have some respect dumbass. Bruce Lee died all those years ago and there is still a huge interest in him and the things he accomplished.
Mike is a dumb ass
MIKE YOUR A FUCKIN DUMBASS IF IT WASN'T FOR BRUCE LEE I DONT THINK THERE WOULD BE A UFC,
Without Bruce Lee there would be no Karate Kid, Bloodsport, UFC.
mike u moron! u haf no clue what ur saying...bruce lee is the godfather of mma
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