Martin Scorsese To Direct Bob Marley Documentary

February 8th, 2008 | EthioPolitics.com |

[Portrait of the cast and director from the film The Departed with (left to right) Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Martin Scorsese and Jack Nicholson. Photographed at the Ziegfeld movie theater in New York City, September 26, 2006.]

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese has signed on to develop a full-length documentary on the life of the late legendary reggae musician-songwriter Bob Marley. In addition to Scorsese, the project will gain support from multi-millionaire Steve Bing’s Shangri-La Entertainment and international sales agent Fortissimo Films.

The documentary, having already received permission from the Marley family, will also have direct input and support from Marley’s son, Ziggy. He will take on the role as one of the executive producers of the project. “I am thrilled that the Marley family will finally have the opportunity to document our father’s legacy and are truly honored to have Mr. Scorsese guide the journey,” Ziggy said.

While the title of the film has yet to be decided, the release date has already been set for February 6, 2010. This date will mark the 65th anniversary of Bob Marley’s birth. Scorsese is widely recognized for his work on Oscar-nominated films including Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Casino, The Aviator and 2007 Best Picture Winner The Departed.

At only 36 years old, Bob Marley passed away in 1981 from cancer. He has received icon status and his legacy continues from his popularizing of the Ethiopia-centric, ganja-infused Rastafarian religion, giving the entire Caribbean nation a distinct and global projection.

SOURCES: Reuters, Carribean Net News, Variety

Reported By Cyrus Langhorne


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  1. 3 Responses to “Martin Scorsese To Direct Bob Marley Documentary”

  2. By tulu on Feb 8, 2008 | Reply

    I am sure this will bring Ethiopia to the big screen… the rastafarians and HaileSellasie, the life around Shashemene and so on …

  3. By Beth on Feb 9, 2008 | Reply

    I am having hard time imagining why Martin Scorsese was picked for the job. I acknowledge the man is a very talented director, but what sort of a perspective could he possibly bring to the life of Bob Marley? I just don’t get the connection. Is there something I am missing?

  4. By Yum on Feb 9, 2008 | Reply

    well the guy was a 60’s hippie. he did a documentary on Dylan and others from that time. He knows all the singers of that era.

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