An acclaimed documentary about Bob Marley is getting re-released in celebration of the late reggae icon’s 80th birthday. As a part of the year-long celebration, Ziggy Marley’s Tuff Gong Worldwide will re-release the 2012 film Marley via video streaming platforms. The documentary will also receive a special 80th Collector’s Edition DVD, which includes two hours of never-before-seen interview footage with the reggae icon’s friends and family. A limited summer theatrical run of Marley will be announced in June.
Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, Marley is widely regarded as the definitive documentary on the late global reggae icon. The film features rare footage, never-before-seen performances, and interviews with Marley’s family, friends, and collaborators, exploring his humble beginnings in Jamaica to becoming a superstar.
Earlier this year, the Marley family, UMe, and Island Records announced a year-long celebration of Marley’s legacy in commemoration of his 80th birthday and his importance in the uprising of global music and the fight for social justice and equality.
“Celebrating Daddy’s 80th birthday under the theme ‘Uprising’ is a special moment for our family and fans worldwide. This album represents so much of his spirit, with powerful songs like ‘Forever Loving Jah,’ ‘Coming in From the Cold,’ ‘Could You Be Loved,’ and ‘Redemption Song,’ which continue to inspire generations,” shares Cedella Marley, CEO of the Bob Marley Group of Companies. “Each year, we honor his legacy in a way that unites our extended family, friends, and fans from all corners of the globe. This 80th milestone is a reminder of his timeless call for love, resilience, and freedom.”
In 2024, Marley received the biopic treatment with the film Bob Marley: One Love. The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir and follows the singer from his rise to fame in the mid-1970s to his death in 1981. The film won Best Movie at the 2024 BET Awards and Bob Marley: One Love (Music Inspired by the Film) received the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 2025 Grammys.
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