Bruce Lee rose to prominence at the same time as Asian America. And in doing so, he changed all of our lives.

This week on Lavin Voices, we talk to Lavin Exclusive Speaker Jeff Chang. Named "a preeminent chronicler of Asian American history" (Publishers Weekly), Jeff is a celebrated social historian whose powerful work on culture and history helps us better understand our country and ourselves.

In his new book, Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America, Jeff turns his eye to the story of this martial arts icon and how he shaped the America that we know today. He shows us why Bruce still matters today, and how his story continues to influence us now and into the future.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Bruce Lee became a symbol of the underdog
• How Bruce challenged Hollywood stereotypes and paved the way for Asian American representation in media
• How Bruce's struggle for recognition mirrors the rise of broader social movements even beyond America

In conversation with The Lavin Agency's Director of Intellectual Talent, Charles Yao, Jeff answers these questions and more:

• Who was Bruce Lee?
• Why does Bruce Lee's life story matter today?
• What was Bruce Lee's philosophy on martial arts and self-improvement?
• Why did Bruce Lee leave Hollywood?
• How did Bruce Lee change the representation of Asians in Hollywood?

Learn more about Jeff or book him as a keynote speaker: https://thelavinagency.com/speakers/jeff-chang/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Lavin+Voices+Jeff+Chang

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Credits:

Producers: Alethea Ng and Kshiteej Sawhney

Host: Charles Yao

Guest: Jeff Chang