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 enlarge | Director: Jeremy Marre
Actors: Rita Marley, Bob Marley
Studio: Palm Pictures / Umvd
Category: DVD
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 9920
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 3037
UPC: 660200303723
EAN: 0660200303723
ASIN: B00005KA71
Theatrical Release Date: February 14, 2001
Release Date: June 26, 2001
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 The Birth of Reggae and a Music Legend July 27, 2005
Bryan Carey (Houston, TX)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Bob Marley is a giant in the world of music. He and his band, the Wailers, helped to introduce a new style of music to the world. His lyrics spoke volumes about what he experienced in his native land of Jamaica and his short life was mired by controversy. This documentary explores the late reggae singer's tenure on this planet, with lots of interviews and plenty of music.
Marley's life is laid out before the screen on this documentary with many of his friends, family, and associates speaking to the camera about the reggae legend. Former Wailers Bunny Livingstone and Peter Tosh talk about Bob Marley as a musician and friend. Chris Blackwell from Island Records, shares his feelings on Marley. Rita Marley, Bob's widow, talks more than anyone else and she provides some insight into Marley's personal life and family relations. It is known that Bob Marley had affairs with many different women and Rita talks about this on the documentary. She seems to have accepted husband Bob's infidelity- both then and now- even though she was obviously a little uneasy with the situation.
Marley himself speaks a few times in this documentary, but he only says a few words and what he says is often difficult to understand. His Jamaican accent is heavy and you have to listen close to decipher his words. When he sings, the words are easier to understand. It was nice to hear Marley speak, but he really doesn't get a chance to say much. As soon as he starts to answer a question, the camera switches to a different scene. This was a little frustrating. I would have liked to hear more words of wisdom directly from the man himself. I also would have liked to hear some comments from Marley's children, like Ziggy and the others. This would have added some more insight into Bob Marley's character.
Musical clips can be seen throughout this documentary. Some of the featured songs are well- known tunes, but there are some rarities too. And as an added feature on the DVD, you get a selection of musical tunes to listen to along with a discography of Marley's albums, including those issued after his death.
Bob Marley is a larger than life figure in his native land of Jamaica and he is a musical icon to many people around the world who gained inspiration from his music. This documentary has a few flaws, but it is still a very good one for fans of the late reggae singer. It includes plenty of interviews, rare photos, and lots of great reggae tunes from this musical genius.
 A Must have collectors item... July 29, 2001
kevin moore (Weston, FL)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
As a 30 Year old Man, Sadly, I only discovered Bob Marley when I was in College at ages 18-22. Life in College was difficult and It was the lyrics of the Marley music that brought me through. Having never seen any footage of the reasons and inspiration behind his songs... I only speculated, until this video... This video was awsome... and has inspired me find and buy ever footage of bob I can afford. Be aware however that this is a "tear jerker" so if you think you are the macho type ... dont watch it with the wife or girlfriend... cause it will blow your cover.. This DVD was very well produced...OSCAR material. By the way his children..Ziggy, Jr Gong, Kymani, Julian, Ragga, all have excellent voices and music exspecially Kymani... Frigthening how much he sounds like his pops...
You wont be dissapointed January 2, 2002
Ilya (VIC, Australia)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is truly amazing. A spiritual journey in to a great man who was a real leader. Marley was a talent with guts to stand up for what he believed in and changed cultures, politics and the way we listen to grooves around the planet! What sets this video apart from others on Marley is its detailed analysis of Jamaica - its culture and context in the time of Marley's beautiful music which swept accross the world and revolutionising its consciousness. Marley has left his mark, and no video or album could ever give what the king did any sort of justice. Let's just hope that people can connect with the material in such a way that effects the way we carry out our practical lives, and live Marley's gospel of love and spirituality, with a mix of political and social ambition, pushing our consciousness to a new level of maturity and civilisation.
Good work on this video!
BobFan687 November 24, 2002
4 out of 10 found this review helpful
THIS VIDEO NOT ONLY IS EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE, BUT IT IS ALSO EXTREMELY INSPIRATIONAL. ONE LOVE.
The Life of a Towering Figure of the Twentieth Century November 22, 2004
John Sollami (Stamford, CT)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Bob Marley is still greatly missed. He died in 1981 at the age of 36 from melanoma. He had reached international fame and had arguably produced some of the most inspirational and original music of the century. At the height of his power he apparently couldn't imagine himself being sick and sadly did nothing about his melanoma for three years until it caught up with him. This DVD is a fine documentary about a great artist whose music lives on from generation to generation. My son, who is 11, loves Bob Marley, as do all of his friends. The documentary would have been better if it contained more performance footage of complete songs instead of relatively quick cuts as it moves on to more historical material. But it is well worth owning for anyone who loves Marley and his brilliant music.
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