US cablenet Spike TV will give a world television premiere to a documentary on martial arts pioneer Bruce Lee.
I Am Bruce Lee is currently in the middle of a theatrical run but will air on the small screen for the first time on Spike on Wednesday March 7 at 21.00.
The feature-length doc is produced by Derik Murray (Legends of Hockey, Facing Ali), Network Entertainment, Bruce Lee Enterprises and Leeway Media Group. It is directed by Pete McCormack.
It features interviews with basketball star Kobe Bryant, boxer Manny Pacquiao and actor Mickey Rourke among others to profile Lee’s life and the impact he made despite his sudden death at the age of 32.
Members of Lee’s family including his daughter and wife and a host of other friends and associates are also interviewed and provide a rare insight into his private life.
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