Marley

A Documentary on the Life, Music and Legacy of Bob Marley

This spellbinding documentary about cultural icon Bob Marley, whose life has been recounted countless times, is clearly up to the task. ‘Marley’ offers an expansive and fascinating perspective on the man through interviews with his fellow former Wailers, including Jimmy Cliff, his family and good friends. The film is fairly detailed concerning Marley’s songwriting and musicianship from his early ska days up through the release of Catch a Fire. After this it focuses more on his personal life, conversion to Rastafarianism, the tumultuous state of Jamaican politics, and his charismatic personality—all of which are important elements of the artist’s character. 

Marley, which is a beautifully shot documentary (the Jamaican locations are impressive), begins not in the Caribbean, but in West Africa. Vintage concert performances are peppered liberally throughout the film, showcasing Marley as a whirling dervish of spinning dreadlocks, possessed of an energy that feels boundless. 

There are so many things to say about someone so profoundly interesting and influential as Bob Marley. You just have to see the Movie.

Come early for a Jamaican spicy rub dinner of grilled veggies for the vegetarians, and grilled jerk meat, all at amazing prices. Dinner starts at 6pm (RSVP to bluemooninbaja@yahoo.com)   Movie starts at sunset 7:30PM.

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