“Africa Unite” is at the same time a tribute, a travelogue and a humanitarian documentary. The film looks at the massive and controversial celebration of Marley’s 60th birthday held in February 2005 in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. About 300,000 admirers, musicians and activists gathered from all over the world to listen to the sons and wife of the reggae hero, who died more than 20 years ago. Countless others, who express his legacy in a personal or institutional form, also provided a contribution to this huge event. The Pan-African awareness that Marley achieved with his music and activism are still very topical today. The documentary listens to many young admirers who want to use his music and political campaigns to realise his spiritual legacy. “Africa Unite” is however more than a historic and topical analysis of the Marley phenomenon. The music comes first and much of the film looks at the unique 12-hour concert from 2005, compellingly visualised. “Africa Unite” is a must for all lovers of reggae and especially Bob Marley, but not only for them.
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Producer: Stephanie Black | Director: Stephanie Black | Composer: BOB MARLEY | Cast : Rita Marley, Danny Glover, Ziggy Marley, Angélique Kidjo, Teddy Afro, e.a.
Colour – 91’ – Digibeta NTSC - Eng
