The story of the best-known reggae musician of all time has been made into a movie. “Bob Marley: One Love” directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (“King Richard: Creating Champions”) and starring Kinglsey Ben-Adir (“Secret Invasion” and “High Fidelity”), should debut in Brazilian theaters in the first half of 2024.
The trailer released on Thursday (6) shows the trajectory of Bob Marley at the beginning of his career and in the fight for peace during political conflicts and civil war in Jamaica. The shooting attack in 1976 and events in the singer’s private life will also be portrayed in the feature. This is the first time that Bob Marley has won a film based on his own story.
The singer’s children, Ziggy and Cedella Marley, sign the production alongside Brad Pitt, Robert Teitel, Jeremy Kleiner and Dede Gardner. The director is also responsible for the script along with Zach Baylin and Frank E. Flowers.
Bob Marley’s Legacy
Bob Marley devoted much of his career in reggae music to dealing with political and social issues. The Jamaican’s compositions denounced racism, social inequality, war and spoke about black resistance, spirituality and social justice.
In 1978, the singer managed to get the Jamaican Prime Minister, Michael Manley, and Edward Seage, leader of the opposition party, to join hands on stage and make an oath of peace. The episode became known as the day “One Love” stopped the civil war.
The singer died in 1981, aged 36, from melanoma, a type of cancer.
Source: CNN Brasil
I’m Robert Neff, a professional writer and editor. I specialize in the entertainment section, providing up-to-date coverage on the latest developments in film, television and music. My work has been featured on World Stock Market and other prominent publications.
