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Loosely inspired by true events, Birth of the Dragon, released on DVD and Blu-ray 7th May 2018 from Altitude Film Entertainment, puts a fictional spin on the events surrounding the infamous fight between a young Bruce Lee and martial arts master Wong Jack Man in 1960s San Francisco. Fun, fast and full of fights, the film is a must-watch for fans of Bruce Lee and martial arts alike.

In the world of martial arts, there is one man above all: Bruce Lee. San Francisco, 1965. Young, hungry and looking for an opportunity to make a name for himself, Lee (Philip Ng; TV's A Fist Within Four Walls, Invisible Target, New Police Story) challenges legendary Shaolin monk and kung fu master, Wong Jack Man (Xia Yu; In the Heat of the Sun, The Painted Veil), to a fight when he hears that he's crossing the Pacific to observe the state of kung fu in America. Their legendary fight would change the history of martial arts forever.

A must for fans of Bruce Lee, kung fu films and students of martial arts, Birth of the Dragon gives a fascinating portrayal of Lee's younger years and his defining moment.