The Life And Legend Of Bruce Lee

KUER 90.1 | By Doug Fabrizio

Published November 13, 2018 at 9:00 AM MST

Through his legendary films, Bruce Lee bridged cultural barriers, upended stereotypes and made martial arts a global phenomenon. Biographer Matthew Polly joins us to explore the life of this ambitious actor who grew obsessed with martial arts.

Through his legendary films, Bruce Lee bridged cultural barriers, upended stereotypes and made martial arts a global phenomenon. In a new biography, the writer Matthew Polly probes deeply into Lee’s past to find the man behind the legend. Polly says that, contrary to popular opinion, Lee was an ambitious actor who grew obsessed with martial arts, not a kung-fu guru who happened to make a few movies. Polly joins us to talk about Lee’s complicated and inspiring life. (Rebroadcast)

Matthew Polly's book is called Bruce Lee: A Life [Indie bookstores|Amazon|Audible]

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Doug Fabrizio

Doug Fabrizio has been reporting for KUER News since 1987, and became News Director in 1993. In 2001, he became host and executive producer of KUER's RadioWest, a one hour conversation/call-in show on KUER 90.1 in Salt Lake City. He has gained a reputation for his thoughtful style. He has interviewed everyone from Isabel Allende to the Dalai Lama, and from Madeleine Albright to Desmond Tutu. His interview skills landed him a spot as a guest host of the national NPR program, "Talk of the Nation." He has won numerous awards for his reporting and for his work with RadioWest and KUED's Utah NOW from such organizations as the Society of Professional Journalists, the Utah Broadcasters Association, the Public Radio News Directors Association and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

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