Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend
Synopsis
Based on footage shot in the early seventies and lost for more than thirty years, we see and hear the young Bob Marley before he was famous. The film shows us the Wailers' first rehearsal, when the idea of a Jamaican supergroup was still just a dream. Sit in as the albums of Bob Marley and the Wailers brought reggae music and Rasta consciousness to the world, starting a revolution that would change rock music and contemporary culture.
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Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend | BFI Q&A with directors Esther Anderson and Gian GodoyOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2022-09-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gian Godoy, Ester Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gian Godoy, Ester Anderson
- Original Title
- Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gian Godoy, Ester Anderson
Gian Godoy, Ester Anderson
Gian Godoy, Ester Anderson
Ester Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Gian Godoy
Editor
Gian Godoy
Writer
Ester Anderson
Editor
Ester Anderson
Writer
Gian Godoy
Director
Ester Anderson
Producer
Ester Anderson
Director
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What is Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend about?
Based on footage shot in the early seventies and lost for more than thirty years, we see and hear the young Bob Marley before he was famous. The film shows us the Wailers' first rehearsal, when the idea of a Jamaican supergroup was still just a dream. Sit in as the albums of Bob Marley and the Wailers brought reggae music and Rasta consciousness to the world, starting a revolution that would change rock music and contemporary culture.
Who directed Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend?
Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend was directed by Gian Godoy, Ester Anderson.
Who stars in Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend?
The principal cast of Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend includes Bob Marley.
When was Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend released and how long is it?
Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.