In a recent revelation, Ziggy Marley, son of the legendary reggae icon Bob Marley, shared his thoughts on the new biopic, “Bob Marley: One Love,” which vividly brings his father’s iconic life to the silver screen. Ziggy expressed that his father would have found joy in the film, foreseeing him having a hearty laugh—though one filled with pride. He fondly reminisced about Bob’s creative spirit, highlighting the late musician’s unfulfilled desire to venture into filmmaking, particularly expressing interest in creating a Western.

At the age of 12, Ziggy faced the tragic loss of his father to cancer in 1981, and now, over four decades later, he takes pride in contributing to the portrayal of Bob’s life. The film features actor Kingsley Ben-Adir as the late star and Lashana Lynch portraying his mother, Rita. Ziggy, along with his mother Rita and sister Cedella, takes on the role of a producer in the movie, which is skillfully directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. Adding to the familial involvement, Ziggy’s wife, Orly, serves as an executive producer.

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Ziggy Marley praised Ben-Adir’s performance, emphasizing that it reveals a “strong emotional side of Bob” that the public rarely witnessed. He believes that this emotional connection is the heart of the film, encouraging viewers to delve into the personal facets of the reggae legend. Reflecting on the movie’s essence, Ziggy underlined the message of unity as its core theme. He hopes that people will take away not only the emotional impact but also the broader idea of coming together in peace and love.

The decision to bring Bob Marley’s story to the screen was a family-driven initiative. Ziggy and his family, including his mother Rita, sisters Sharon and Cedella, and brothers Stephen, Rohan, Julian, Ky-Mani, Damian, and Robert, actively approached a studio to undertake the project. Their deep involvement in every aspect of the film’s creation was crucial to ensuring authenticity and truthfulness.

Ziggy expressed the timeliness of the film’s message in today’s world, emphasizing the powerful idea of unity that the movie conveys. As the Marley family shares their father’s story, they hope to inspire people to come together, fostering a sense of peace and love—a message that resonates profoundly in the present moment.