The impact of Bruce Lee on the world of film cannot be exaggerated. He changed the attitude in Hollywood that Chinese actors couldn't be leading stars, paving the way for people like Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and now Jet Li in the US film market. Plenty of documentaries exist about the fascinating Lee and this Australian one ranks amongst the better efforts.

As a DVD this is not ever going to score high in the coding stakes. The picture quality is variable as it depends on the source material, but at its best it's soft and slightly grainy, although quite watchable. The sound is equally uninspiring but more importantly, clear throughout.

Unlike many other documentaries, which have attempted to sensationalise Lee's death, this effort instead concentrates on his impact on both Western and Eastern cultures. It's produced and directed by Walt Missingham who was the first western man ever to be allowed to train in the Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu. This was ten years after Lee's death and he is seen as an important figure in changing previously rigid attitudes on the West mixing with the East.

The film is full of interviews with the likes of James Coburn, John Saxon, and George Lazenby. They all knew him well and are careful not to be over-sensational, preferring instead to impart interesting facts on an inspirational man. This is all set against plenty of footage from Lee's films, including his famous Coliseum battle with Chuck Norris in "Way of the Dragon".

While this is a must-have disc for fans of Bruce Lee, anyone who enjoys action films will find plenty of interest in this documentary.

Chapters: 12
Ratio: 1.33:1
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0
Extra Features: Scene selection, Bruce Lee filmography.