With no prior
knowledge of reggae star and international icon Bob Marley, it is impossible to
say how accurate Kevin Macdonald’s documentary is. However, as a documentary it
stands as a successful one. The structure is chronological and ensures Marley
laymen are catered for. The input from Macdonald is minimal, allowing the
interviewees to tell their story and let their personality shine through. Even
if you dislike reggae, the joy of those in the crowds filmed at concerts is
catching. Additionally, Macdonald has put the film together very well, editing
it to keep the pace speedy and match the beats of the music allowing for an
aesthetically pleasing film. None of this should be any surprise however,
following Macdonald’s previous documentaries One Day in September (1999) and Touching
the Void (2003); he clearly has a skill for the genre.
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