Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend

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!

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 .

Went to the premiere of 'Bob Marley: the making of a legend' in Barbados...it was a delightful, honest, insight into the early life of Bob Marley and The Wailers...very refreshing. This movie was just a simple love story...a love for Bob, a love for the Wailers, a love for their music and a love for Jamaica. Esther Anderson's insight into what these artistes would become is clearly visible...the fact that this film was put together from reels of lost footage and the relentless vision to find same...says a lot for Esther's determination. I have been following the 'career' of this short documentary and very proud to see all of the accolades and the awards. Very impressed. Rosemary Parkinson