Bob Marley: Roots of Legend [Blu-ray]

We Still Don't Know the Real Bob Marley Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Jamaican Independence / The Bob Marley Foundation's First Official Documentary

● The God of Reggae, Bob Marley. 31 years after his death, Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald thoroughly portrays his untold true face, surprising truths, and turbulent 36-year life. Bob Marley, the legendary charisma leader who popularized reggae music around the world and continues to influence people today as an icon that transcends time and borders. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 19th greatest musician of all time, and he has sold a total of 50 million CDs since 1992. Kevin Macdonald, the Academy Award-winning director of "Black September," delves into the true face of this truly superstar. He successfully uncovers the true face of Bob Marley as a musician, activist, husband, father, and man. Made 30 years after his death, this masterpiece documentary conveys the story of this legendary charisma to a new generation, speaking passionately and movingly to viewers.

●A miraculous 144 minutes packed with interviews with many people involved, treasured private archives, and rare live footage!

Interviews are conducted with approximately 60 people involved, including his wife and I-Threes member Rita Marley, Wailers members Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh, super-producer Lee Perry, reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, his son and singer Ziggy Marley, and fashion designer Cedella Marley, who designed the uniforms of the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt.

●Bonus features include approximately 11 minutes of unreleased live footage! Includes previously unreleased live footage of the 1975 Manhattan Center concert, including "Natty Dread," "Bend Down Low," and "Them Very Full"!

[Bonus Features] (approx. 64 minutes) - Extended interview with Bunny Wailer (approx. 18 minutes) - Bob's Kids - Interviews with Cedella, Ziggy, and Steven (approx. 12 minutes) - Listening to the privately recorded "I'm Loose" - Interview clips with Cindy Breakspear, Chris Blackwell, and Diane Jobson (approx. 4 minutes) - Around the World - Messages from fans around the world (approx. 21 minutes)

- ★Unreleased Live Footage★ June 21, 1975 Concert at Manhattan Center "Nutty Dread," "Bend Down Low," and "Them Very Full" (approx. 11 minutes) Trailer

[Audio Bonus Features] Audio Commentary (Director Kevin Macdonald & Jill Murray)

[Bonus Included] Liner Notes *The limited edition outer case is no longer available. (c)SHANGRI-LA ENTERTAINMENT LLC AND TUFF GONG PICTURES LP 2012