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Bob Marley's musical (and cultural) shadow is so large that the man clearly needed an authoritative documentary portrait--and Marley steps in with all the right stuff to fill the role. Working with official rights to the music and access to Marley's family and friends, Oscar-winning documentarian Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September) creates a thorough account that hits the major points, not stinting on some of the less admirable aspects of Marley's life (including his brood of children fathered with women other than his patient wife, Rita, whose presence indicates just how much she puts Marley's legacy above his personal infidelities). Especially interesting is the sketch of Bob Marley's youth, as a mixed-race--and thus socially ostracized--kid from the village of Nine Mile who began to put together a reggae sound with a group of like-minded musicians in Jamaica in the late '50s and early '60s. That period comes to life, and the account of Marley's ascent, while familiar from such sagas, has its share of offbeat incidents. His death, at age 36 in 1981, does not dominate the movie, but Macdonald does a good job of getting that story laid out. In the meantime, the music and the concert footage are more than enough to justify the movie's existence, and Macdonald makes time to include thoughts about politics, ganja smoking, and Rastafarianism, too. If it's not the final word on Marley, it's an excellent start. --Robert Horton
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Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history, and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, legend, and the man, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, never before seen performances, previously unreleased music, and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
55 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By John Agner
Format:DVD
Can't say enough good about the Bob Marley documentary. Extremely well done, supremely interesting, wonderfully informing and moving. 5 stars out of 5, if you like Marley at all, you owe it to yourself to see it. What more could this man have done for the world if he had lived longer? It would certainly be a better place, of that I and I have no doubt whatsoever! Could you be loved? Then be loved!
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By RasKen
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
From a die hard Marley fan... this is first bob documentary that basically reveals the man. All kinds of personal details are revealed including the stories from his children. Towards the end. this movie brought tears to my eyes, because such a great man, father and prophet was gone...
Greatest marley documentar ever made.
Greatest marley documentar ever made.
40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By JPZ81
Format:Blu-ray
Much Love and Blessing to the Marley family for authorizing this very detailed account of his Majesty's son and messenger - Robert Nesta Marley! The interviews from close family members and friends really set this documentary apart from other works about the great Bob Marley. This documentary will help educate generations upon generations to come that Bob Marley was on a mission to spread Jah's Love for all mankind. One Love to Kevin MacDonald and his team for creating a great piece of art. - JAH Bless
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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What else can really be said about this?? I don't even write very many music or movie reviews (even if I love a film), but this was simply so magnificent I felt compelled to speak on it. Seriously, I'm not gonna make a point to go into some long drawn out review b/c, others truly have summed up far more succulently everything I could say about this. But best believe if you're a Bob fan this is truly a MUST SEE! Heck, even if you don't know much about him and his music you NEED to learn yourself up on this and watch. I actually didn't realize there was a documentary out for at least a full week after its initial release, though ironically I had been listening to (what I later put together as) the OST. And let me tell you, they truly nailed the musical experience in this one (as others have stated)! It was absolutely so enlightening to get such a deep insight on how some of the songs had so much more of a powerful meaning! Not to give anything away, but the segment on his earlier years and the song "Cornerstone" was particularly deep and awesome b/c, the true meaning of it was so much more mind-blowingly different than what I had ever imagined that song was! And that's just one example out of many...
I'm dead for real, whether you're a Marley fan, a fan of peace, love, and life--WHATEVER--you simply NEED to watch this!
I'm dead for real, whether you're a Marley fan, a fan of peace, love, and life--WHATEVER--you simply NEED to watch this!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By B. Rossiter
Format:Blu-ray
Growing up in Jamaica, you tend to hear a lot about "Bob" and you come to view him as a folk hero. This documentary showcased Bob" the man and was an eye-opener. Visits to the Bob Marley museum hint at a lot of what is revealed in the documentary but I think this film provides more of an understanding of the reasons behind the music. I rented the movie and now I intend to buy it and I don't feel like I've wasted a penny. Enough really cannot be said about how honest this film was and how authentic the people portrayed were. I did chuckle a couple times when I saw Jamaicans being Jamaicans but I think this added to the honesty of the documentary. I was not displeased and would recommend this to any Jamaican or Marley enthusiast.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very informative movie if you just heard his music and liked it then this iis a must see to learn about the artist and his life and career.Marley (Theatrical Rental) j
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Amy Kuiters
Format:Blu-ray
An inspiring story told in this documentary. The way the music helps the storyline is amazing. It is a must see for everyone who has a soul.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Tunecrew
Format:Amazon Instant Video
Really well researched and well done - the best and most honest Bob film, and possibly the best reggae doc there is. Some particular strong points include talking with and about Bob's extended family on the Marley side - everything else on Bob always simplifies this side of things. Bunny was also uncharacteristically forthcoming, although I thought a bit more about Tosh would have helped. A final nitpick - showing Channel One while talking about Studio 1... hmmmmm
But this movie is 99.9999% on point - you will do well to watch it.
But this movie is 99.9999% on point - you will do well to watch it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazon Prime Streaming presented this beautiful documentary
I have much respect for this man; more-so now, than before.
The presentation was perfect and there are subtitles only when necessary; I would have loved an option for... Read more
The presentation was perfect and there are subtitles only when necessary; I would have loved an option for... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Sary Thach
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marley's Memories Still Live On!!
I've been a Bob Marley for a lonnng time...this movie had so many new bits of footage that I've never seen before, the interviews really connected to the times, the man and his... Read more
Published 11 days ago by mara v
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really awesome documentary!
I totally loved it ! So very well made, and so much great scenery of Jamaica! You felt the very soul of Bob Marley through so much of his music included. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Bev Woonchoy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting and worth watching.
Not the best produced documentary but extremely interesting and informative. Beyond his music I didn't know much about Bob Marley. Read more
Published 14 days ago by R. Borden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great documentary
I was a tot during Marley's era, I knew as an adult he was good, but this documentary made me realize how good he really was. I have a new found respect. Great movie for all.
Published 16 days ago by D. Nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars
This movie is awesome!
This film was recommended to me by a friend and I am so happy I watched it. It shows, in full detail, the life of an amazing musician and human rights advocate that many people... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Zack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bob Marley
I love reggae music and Bob Marley was the best. It was a very interesting documentary and told a lot about Rastafarianism.
Published 18 days ago by Beth Marchetto
5.0 out of 5 stars
King of Reggae
What can I say about Bob Marley? INSPIRING! This DVD has so much content about Bob's life that I did not know. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Johan Guevara
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good marley documentary
Some good stuff about bob I had not known and it interviewed some interesting characters. Some good early wailers performances.
Published 20 days ago by RUSSELL MUTH
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
A great introspective biopic about the life and times of Mr Marley. Honest, dirty and pure. I loved it and grew from it.
Published 21 days ago by Renato
