Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend

Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend by Esther Anderson I often say that Bob Marley success is not without Esther Anderson .We have a lot to be thankful to her for. At times I do not think we give her enough credit. Bob Marley the making of a legend make Bob more of the Legend he is ... because Anderson was able to capture the human side of this great reggae icon. I am encourage by the out-pouring of support of Bob Marley and reggae. Anderson films archived a significant piece of Jamaica's history in pictures and her personal stories... Thanks . CRS supports this great work of Esther Anderson . True history is the preservation of all facts whether it be good or bad .We do not the right to embellish or edit history because this would be a travesty and a dis-service to the next generation. This films delivers .

I had high expectations when I purchased this film...and it delivered! I am a little shocked at the few poor reviews on here. Obviously, the intention of this film slipped right past them. If you are simply a fan of documentaries and looking for the typical format and rehearsed dialog that suits the purpose of sales and entertainment...then you may be disappointed. But, if you are a true Bob Marley fan with a desire to glimpse into the true life of Bob Marley, the man...and not just Bob Marley the Entertainer...then this film will take you on an intimate ride into the authentic, unadulterated journey that led and molded Bob into the legend that we all came to see. You cannot truly love someone without knowing their truth...and accepting it. No man is an island. There was a team that put this perfect package together. Esther Anderson tells of her personal and intimate experience with 'the man'...the side of Bob that you would not see on stage. A persons life is usually multifaceted..this is Esther's story...Her testimony. I am sure there are more stories out there...this is hers. Regardless of issues with rights to music...this film displays the personal archives of raw footage that you would not see otherwise. If I want to see a concert...I can watch one on Netflix. I wanted to feel his moods...his vulnerability...his passion. Esther Anderson was a lover...a coach...a friend. A choice consented between two remarkable people. To suggest that Esther used this film as a platform to flaunt her love affair reveals a person's ignorance and lack of insight pertaining to Esther. Have you read her extensive list of accomplishments? What laughable nonsense! She is a legend in her own right...not a desperate woman seeking attention. I know her personally, and she is elegant and graceful. She helped guide Bob into his glory. This film takes you into the beginning of Bob and the Wailer's career...with extra bonuses featuring Peter Tosh...I cherish this film...and I fell even deeper in love with Bob (and Esther). To the man who said that Esther painted a picture of Bob staring out windows with not much to say... I say, that is believable. His part in this dream-team, was to relay his message to the world and set our hearts on fire for hope, change, and love. His quiet countenance off stage needs no validation. Cheers to 56 Hope Street...The womb of a legend.

This is the true story of the rise of the Wailers told by themselves. This film is an intimate look at the roots of a spiritual and musical revolution that would soon change the face of popular music and the hearts and minds of struggling people all over the Earth. It is raw and pure, no glitz and glamor. It was presented that way so that its true audience could benefit from seeing it as close as possible to the way it was meant to be when the recordings were made in the 70's, and though all of the footage could not be recovered and Chris Blackwell refused to let his ex partner and co-founder of Island Records, Esther Anderson use the Wailers music for the score and soundtrack, it non the less shines like a beacon of light, guiding a new underground generation eager to change the current condition of the planet for the better in these revolutionary times. Watch it and be inspired to "Get up Stand up" as you learn the truth behind the writing of this Global anthem for freedom! Much is owed to Esther, Bob, Peter, Bunny, Family Man and the rest of the Wailers for being the artist visionaries that lead the way and still continue to do so today. The Rastaman Vibration is positive!

Seeing this film with lost footage is like a window or a portal into a time & place & space in 1970's Jamaica the coming of fame or birth of the king of reggae. Bob Marley before the fame! Even the camera Esther Anderson used was a prototype Sony video camera.

I like learning motivation for songs and some gems are revealed here! I don't want to spoil the reveal! Enjoy riding in Esther's Land Rover with Bob Marley driving up and thru the Jamaican rolling countryside. Ever wonder what it would be like if you could have a spliff with the King of Reggae? Check it out here in the film as Esther does.

The soundtrack is phenomenal and fresh and upbeat and yet reggae classic in vibes. I definitely recommend it!

Esther Anderson met Bob Marley in New York at the end of 1972 shortly after starring in A Warm December opposite Sidney Poitier at the time when Bob was still unknown. A minority shareholder and co - founder of Island Records, Esther helped to launch the international career of Jamaican artists like Millie Small and Jimmy Cliff from the early 1960's in London. Growing up with The Beatles and The Stones in swinging London, and in Hollywood with Marlon Brando, Esther was the right person to transform the career of The Wailers into the most successful Reggae band in the world.

When Bob asked her to help him and the Wailers, and she listened to their revolutionary lyrics and rhythm with songs like Concrete Jungle, Slave Driver and 400 Years, Esther made a commitment to get them through the door. She returned to Jamaica to launch the band, rehearsing them, photographing them and filming their early development. A passionate artist, Esther immersed herself in the world of Reggae and the Rastafarian culture, becoming creatively and emotionally involved with Bob Marley, writing songs of protest and pioneering a historical social change in the struggle for equal rights and justice for the people of colour. This entire journey was recorded by Esther with a prototype Sony video camera and a super-8 film camera for a blue print film on the Wailers, Reggae music and the Rastafarian culture, and a Nikon camera for the promotion of their new image. Esther and Bob's first collaboration was the song Get up stand up for your Rights, followed by I Shot the Sheriff, Burnin' and Lootin', Talking Blues, Revolution, Easy Skanking, Road Block and War. Her photograph of Bob smoking a joint became the first iconic poster of Bob Marley and The Wailers and later the front cover of their album Catch a Fire. Her photographs on the gatefold Burnin' album, similar in concept to The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's album, created the union between Reggae and Rasta, which would become Bob Marley's image around the world. Seven years later, when Bob Marley passed away in 1981, his music spoke to all nations, and today he is the most popular artist in the world.......

Beware some negative reviews of this film, which are ill informed and miss the point.This film makes available for the first time, Esther Andersons personal and intimate footage of Bob Marley & The Wailers. Don't expect polished cinematography, this is very much an earthly portrait of Bob and The Wailers from someone who was actually there. That is not to say that this is not a proffesionally produced and quality piece of filmaking,which it evidently is.

Esther Anderson has been the subject of personal abuse and harassment by racists on her social media sites who are pursuing a hidden agenda to undermine the success of this film. This is a must see film for anyone interested in The Wailers,Reggae Music,Rastafari and its message of universal love and unity.

Them tired fi see we face, but dem cant get us out of this race..