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'Be Water': Bao Nguyen's ESPN docu sheds lights on racism in '60s Hollywood, fans find it 'amazingly timely'

There were mixed opinions from the viewers who felt the treatment back then to non-American actors was unfair and some who requested ESPN to stop dishing out propaganda
PUBLISHED JUN 8, 2020
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Halfway through 'Be Water,' racism in Hollywood was a topic that was discussed in Bao Nguyen's ESPN film and that struck a chord with the audience who believed this drew parallels with what's happening in the US right now. There were mixed opinions from the viewers who felt the treatment back then to non-American actors was unfair and some who requested ESPN to stop dishing out propaganda. 

"The amount of racism and discrimination in this Bruce Lee #30For30 documentary is UNBELIEVABLE. No, wait. Let me take that back. Actually, it is EXTREMELY BELIEVABLE. America's history is as RACIST as HELL. #BeWater," a tweet read. "The #BeWater #30for30 feels very appropriate right now. Also, Bruce Lee was the man," a fan wrote. "It’s crazy how with how perfect the timing for this 30 for 30 ties into the world the past few weeks," a fam seconded. 

"The #30For30 Bruce Lee doc on ESPN is amazingly timely considering what is going on across the USA right now. I have always been fascinated with Mr. Lee, his life, and his career. A job well done once again by those associated with making the movie," a fan said. "Is there any race we white Americans didn’t hate and discriminate against? Damn, we’ve hurt so many. #BeWater #BruceLee@30for30," a fan opined. "This Bruce Lee 30 for 30 couldn’t have come at a better time to help point out how some *racist* things still haven’t changed. #BeWater," a fan said.

"The socioeconomic angle they're discussing on Bruce Lee's 30 for 30 is highlighting the times we're in right now...yes I'm thinking about the Asian cop that just stood there in the George Floyd killing and the response to the police brutality from our black and brown people," a fan tweet read. "It's great that this Bruce Lee #30For30 is coming out tonight, especially during these times. As it tackles the racial issues in America at that time," a fan remarked.

"What coincidental timing for #BeWater, the #30for30 Bruce Lee documentary that puts his life in perspective with the 1960s civil rights movement, to debut on ESPN in the midst of anti-racism protests #GeorgeFloyd," a tweet said. 

'Be Water' will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

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