Hollywood is finally taking notice of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley. Premiering on February 14, 2024, Bob Marley: One Love is a biopic that delves into the life of the musician and spans three years.
Many of the elements that are characteristic of reggae music today can be traced back to Marley, who is widely considered to have revolutionized the genre. Marley, a Rastafarian who infused his music with his spiritual beliefs, was born in Nine Mile, Jamaica in 1945.
Even though Marley only lived to be 36 years old, it seems like he lived many lives at once. From the actors to the release date, here is all the information you need about the upcoming movie.
Bob Marley Movie Release Date
Kingsley Ben-Adir stars as the legendary Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love, a biopic that chronicles Marley’s life from his childhood in Jamaica to his most famous performance.
The teaser for the biography shows that it will cover his public and private life, including the darkest period of his life when he was the subject of an assassination attempt while he was at the top of his game.
Although he was injured and nearly killed in the 1976 shooting at his home, Bob Marley still managed to perform a free concert called “Smile Jamaica” where he shared his signature message of love and unity with the audience.
This period of Marley’s life, while the Exodus album was being recorded, is the focal point of the film. The original release date for the Paramount film was January 12, 2024.
February 14, 2024, will see the exclusive theatrical release of Bob Marley: One Love. Meanwhile, take a look at the film’s newest trailer below:
How Old Was Bob Marley When He Died?
At 36 years of age, Marley passed away in 1981. Acral lentiginous melanoma was the official diagnosis. Marley thought a black spot under his foot was from a soccer injury at first, but it turned out to be cancer.
The Commodores and Marley’s band performed two consecutive gigs on September 19 and 20, 1980. Even though the singer had a collapse the next day, he pulled through and performed his last concert in Pittsburgh on September 23. He passed away in Miami, Florida, when the cancer had progressed to his brain.
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