Marley initially premiered in February at the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, to rave reviews. The DVD will feature concert footage of four unreleased songs, a 20 minute interview with former Bob Marley and The Wailers singer, Bunny Wailer, an interview of Stephen Marley which failed to make the documentary as well as 20 minutes worth of fan anecdotes detailing their memories of the Bob Marley and his music.įurthermore, a two-CD and three-LP soundtrack will be released April 17, featuring many of Marley’s songs as well as efforts from other artistes. The Last King of Scotland director now plans to add to movie’s aura with an accompanying DVD package, for which a release date has yet to be announced.

Additionally, it contains raw footage and images exploring Bob Marley’s personal and professional lives as Macdonald aims to portray the prominent singer in the most realistic of fashions through loved ones, friends and fans who knew him best. Marley includes interviews with Bob Marley’s widow, Rita Marley, his daughter, Cedella Marley and his eldest son, Ziggy Marley who’s a co-producer for the film. A day prior to its international release, Jamaican fans will get the opportunity to see the critically-acclaimed documentary as it will premiere at Emancipation Parkin Kingston. Marley, a two hour and 24 minute film featuring never before seen footage of the legendary Jamaican artiste, will premiere worldwide on April 20. During his trip to Jamaica, he recorded material for Reincarnated while also recording footage for a documentary focused on the Rastafari Movement.Īcademy Award winning director, Kevin Macdonald continues to pull out all the stops as he’s set to unveil additional material which will accompany his highly anticipated documentary on Reggae icon, Bob Marley. In fulfilling his mission to become a legitimate Reggae presence, Snoop Lion travelled to Jamaica after receiving a blessing from Bob Marley’s son, Rohan Marley. Gregory Isaacs and Bunny Wailer as inspirations that helped guide him towards forming his new persona.

In an interview with MTV earlier this week, Snoop Lion credited Reggae icon, Bob Marley as one of the pioneers who helped him change his musical style also citing Beres Hammond, Peter Tosh.

Set to release his first Reggae album entitled Reincarnated, Snoop Lion has remodeled his musical approach in recent months moving from the hardcore gangster raps he became renowned for into a more peaceful zone through efforts like La La La, the first single off Reincarnated.

Internationally acclaimed rap star, Snoop Dogg has reinvigorated his career by morphing into a full-fledged ‘Lion’ and credits Reggae music’s greatest product for his transformation.

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