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Bruce Lee and the Afro-Asian Culture Connection

Bruce Lee and the Afro-Asian Culture Connection

FromALOUD @ Los Angeles Public Library


Bruce Lee and the Afro-Asian Culture Connection

FromALOUD @ Los Angeles Public Library

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Length:
88 minutes
Released:
Jul 17, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the 1970’s Bruce Lee captivated African American audiences with his stylish and philosophical kung fu movies. Lee was a rarity—a non-white leading man fighting oppression, crime, and racism at a time when there were still signs that read: “No dogs or Chinese Allowed” and “Whites Only.” Through the physical, mental, and spiritual embodiment of martial arts, Lee modeled an intense pride in his own cultural heritage that was an inspiration to all people of color—especially young African American men. In a special gathering to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Lee’s passing, Emmy Award-winning comedian and author W. Kamau Bell, Bruce Lee biographer and cultural critic Jeff Chang, Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee, along with moderator and cultural anthropologist Sharon Ann Lee will explore Bruce Lee’s long-lasting legacy and how he became an unexpected icon for Afro-Asian unity.
Released:
Jul 17, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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