As a teenager, people pointed out Abbas Alizada’s remarkable physical resemblance to Bruce Lee. The youngster then decided to work on himself to increase the similarities. In the film, Abbas shares his tips and tricks on copying the film star’s moves and demonstrates his mastery of the nunchaks. Fans call him «the Afghan Bruce Lee». He gives out prizes on national television and has been honoured by the Afghan Olympic committee for his contribution to sport. His celebrity status, however, comes at a price. In a country where religion remains a powerful force, some consider his emulating Bruce Lee as diametrical to Islamic teachings.
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Dragon of Afghanistan
