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This episode explores the life of Bruce Lee and his journey to becoming a Hollywood star.

Have you ever heard of Kung Fu? If so, you probably have Bruce Lee to thank. Born in San Francisco in 1940, he would grow up to become one of history's most influential martial artists. As a boy, Bruce struggled in school and often found himself in trouble. Determined and tenacious, he would eventually find his passion: acting and Kung Fu. Let's go explore Bruce Lee's fight to become a Hollywood star. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory . Credits This episode was narrated by Nikki Bon and JoAnn Schinderle, written by Heidi Coburn, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Michael Dayvid. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!

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