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List Price: $24.98 | | Label: Palm Pictures / Umvd
Salesrank: 30142
Released: June 26, 2001 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Tells the fascinating and heart-wrenching story of legendary reggae superstar bob marley the musician the poet the prophet. Bob marley was a symbol of human rights who through his music decried the injustices of all people and fought for social equality with zealous determination. Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 06/26/2001 Run time: 89 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Jeremy Marr
Description of Rebel Music - The Bob Marley Story:
The legend of Bob Marley (1945-1981) is well served by this comprehensive and clear-eyed look at the turbulent life and times of the reggae great. Jeremy Marre's documentary presents the man as a vitally important artist, but a flawed--if immensely appealing--human being. The trajectory of his rise is traced from his humble beginnings as the son of a poor, teenage mother in rural Jamaica to the heights of international superstardom in the 1970s. Along the way, Marre provides a context for the development of his artistry by exploring the political situation in Jamaica at the time, the roots of Rastafarianism (to which he was intensely devoted), and his unconventional relationships with women. Although he remained close to wife, Rita, until his death, Marley enjoyed a number of public relationships with other women (Rita admits she found this difficult; Marley claims he didn't see anything unusual about it). The sheer number of interviews is impressive. Aside from the clips of Marley himself, Bunny Livingstone and Peter Tosh (the Wailers), Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, two Jamaican prime ministers (Socialist Michael Manley and Conservative Edward Seaga), and even a CIA official (Philip Agee) all make an appearance. The breadth of Marley's music is represented by over 40 tracks, from the early ska hit "Judge Not" to later political numbers like "Africa Unite." Although Marley never actually considered himself a "political" person, he was surely a rebel--brave, passionate, committed--in the best sense of the word. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Rebel Music - The Bob Marley Story Reviews:
A Very Good Chronicle Of The Life & Transcendant Spirit / Music Of The Legendary Bob Marley!! 
2009-11-11 - I first saw this documentary back in 2003 on the Sundance channel,
then in 2005 on VH-1...I enjoyed it both times because it goes all the way
back to the beginnings of the legendary Bob Marley's life in the rural
outlying countryside of Kingston, Jamaica; born the product of a white british
father and a black mother who worked as a domestic & cook in 1945.
It covers his growing up in humble circumstances but making the best of what he
and his mother had and finding laughter, wisdom & pride within the pain and
harsh realities of growing up in dire poverty.
His father disappeared from his life early on, so never was really an influence.
By his teen years, they had relocated to Kingston's concrete jungle called "Trenchtown".
There he became a "rude boy" for awhile, but that never really stuck because the thug life
wasn't for the high-spirited, good-natured and serious-minded young Bob, who had began to
take a liking to music and playing guitar.
He left Jamaica a few times during these years and lived and work menial jobs throughout
the northeastern & southeastern U.S., which was then in the throws of the
civil rights struggle and the social upheaval of the 1960's.
This, accompanied by the music of artists like Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions, Motown,
Bob Dylan, and the messages in the music of those times, all spoke to his soul and
inspired him to no end! He then knew what it was he wanted to do with his life,
and upon his return to his native Jamaica, he hooked up with a band of rag tags
from around trenchtown and surrounding Kingston and a band was born!
Influenced by the local sounds of "ska" music and the folk-like primitive rhythms
of the island chants, as well as a new spiritual awakening through the outcast
rastafari religion and philosophy, all the elements began to come together!
With plenty of practice and trial and error, The Wailers first, and later,
Bob Marley & The Wailers emerged on the world music scene in the early 70's
with a new, urgent, passionate sound with a different beat and profound message
called "Reggae" and the rest is history!
This documentary goes on to cover Bob Marley's incredible story in intimate detail
with interviews from Bob's mother Cecilia, his first and principle wife, Rita Marley,
members of the Wailers including early recorded interviews with the late great Peter Tosh,
Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, and many more who freely recant their stories.
There is also great concert footage as well as interviews with Bob Marley and
home video footage of his homelife and lighter moments.
His darker moments: the assassination attempt, his cancer diagnosis in 1978,
and his eventual decline in health, subsequent death in May of 1981,
and funeral are all covered as well within the context of this film.
This is defintely a worthwhile purchase for fans of Bob Marley's music and legend.
Disappointed 
2009-06-29 - Very amatuerish. Could have been so much more. Get another pure documetary.
Picture quality poor.
Well done!
2009-05-04 - Bob Marley, what else can I say. I have watched the movie so many times, and still love it!
Rebel Music - Bob is the Man!
2008-06-13 - I wanted to see a DVD of Bob Marley life... I found this on Amazon, and it had great ratings and reveiws, so I decided to purchase... the DVD was just what I was looking for. It was put together very well. Any fan of Bob Marley should own this....
GReat music and Information
2008-04-07 - This video gives good insight into the life of Bob Marley and tells a story that many are not aware of. Rare interviews with Bob him self, as well as people that were influential in his life including Rita Marley, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Bunny Wailer etc...
I recomend this video for any Bob Marley enthusiast!
Mr. Selecta - Positive Vibrations Radio Show, KFSC-LP 94.1fm, Visalia, Ca.
