Martial-arts master and film hero Bruce Lee has become a cultural saint much like James Dean, Bob Marley or Selena — a beloved idol who died tragically young. His skill, intensity and onscreen presence were unlike anything seen before in action movies and spawned global interest in the martial arts.
The San Antonio Public Library is offering a free screening Lee’s most famous film, Enter the Dragon — largely considered the most iconic kung fu film of all time — this Sunday at its Collins Garden branch. The movie retains its charge more than 50 years later due, in no small part, to the complexity of its fight choreography, solid acting performances and blend of kung fu action, spy movie intrigue and Blaxploitation style.
Despite a flimsy plot line, the film is elevated by Lee’s dazzling charisma and astonishing physical feats. The array of dastardly villains includes Jim Kelly, Sammo Hung and a very young Jackie Chan in multiple uncredited roles. The film is rated R for violence.
Free, 2 p.m., Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N. Park Blvd., (210) 207-9120, mysapl.org.
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