Bob Marley: One Love – Budget of $70 million – 1 hour and 44 minutes

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In 1976, Bob Marley and the Wailers met with reporters about their upcoming free concert in Jamaica. Jamaica fights for dependence from Great Britain and is on the brink of civil war. Some say that Bob’s concert will strengthen the divide, but Bob maintains that he isn’t picking a side. He wants to bring everyone peacefully together. That’s the goal of reggae music. 

Bob plays with his friends and family and travels to practice before the concert. Bob’s wife, Rita, sings background vocals but leaves to take care of things before the show. Rita sees several men approaching the house with guns. Before she can warn Bob and the band, a man shoots her in the head. The men run inside and shoot anyone moving. Bob and Rita survive their wounds and perform the concert two days later. Bob can’t believe his fellow citizens would try to assassinate him. He tells Rita to take the children and stay with Rita’s mother in America while he records his next album in London. After hearing the film’s soundtrack, Bob and the Wailers recorded Exodus (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Soon, Bob wants to perform in Africa, but Rita worries his pursuits are pulling focus away from Jamaica. After financial disputes, domestic issues, and health problems, Bob will discover that delivering the message isn’t enough. He has to become the message.

This film only covers a few years of Marley’s life in detail. The editor covers his origin, career, and marriage in flashbacks. The documentary doesn’t try to glamorize Bob or paint him as a hero. They allow the audience to see his motivation, artistic process, and determination. Also, it props up Rita’s involvement in Bob’s personal and professional life. She wasn’t a woman only standing by his side. She was his driving force, guiding light, and muse. The director uses Bob’s music to drive the story, and it will make you sing along. Viewers will learn more about the man, his music, and his relationships.

I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars

Don’t lie to me – Bob

I am a mother and a soldier – Rita

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