Trailer: ‘Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death’
By Phil Mills | Apr 16, 2026
‘Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death’ is a 2026 American documentary written and directed by Alan Canvan.
The film examines Bruce Lee’s unfinished project ‘Game of Death’, exploring its themes, symbolism and what it reveals about his broader artistic vision beyond his screen persona. Interviewees include Andre Morgan, Dan Inosanto, Ji Han-Jae, Colleen Camp, Matthew Polly, and David Henry Hwang.
Synopsis: Bruce Lee’s unfinished film ‘Game of Death’ has long captivated audiences. The footage he shot before his untimely passing—later reworked and incorporated into a film bearing the same title—carries a mysterious, almost mythic quality. Within these fragments lies a striking cinematic language and symbolic intent, revealing Lee’s ambitions not only as a martial artist, but as an actor, writer and director seeking to push beyond the limits of his screen persona.
‘Broken Rhythm: Bruce Lee’s Game of Death’ will be screening at the NYC Independent Film Festival on June 3, 2026. For full details and tickets, please visit nycindieff.com.
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