Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese and the family of Bob Marley have begun production on what will be the ultimate, authorized documentary film on the life, legacy and global impact of Bob Marley, one of the most influential singers, songwriters, musicians and activists in history.

Tuff Gong Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment are producing this seminal film on one of the true and most loved international icons of the 20th Century. His music and message of love and redemption are known throughout the world and now is story will be brought to life through the eyes of Martin Scorsese. The as yet untitled film will be released globally on February 6, 2010, the 65th anniversary of his birth. Fortissimo Films is the international sales agent.


It's hard to overestimate the universal importance of Bob Marley both in music history and as a social and political prophet. His music and message transcend culture, language and creed and resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive. Only a handful of musicians have ever achieved such an impact, and Bob Marley, though his life was far too short stands among them.



Financed by Steve Bing's Shangri-La Entertainment, the films Executive Producers include Ziggy Marley who said: "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."


Some of the shooting for the documentary will take place at the historic Smile Jamaica - Africa Unite concert slated for James Bond Beach on Saturday, February 23.