# Marley (2012)

> A richly archival portrait of Bob Marley’s music, convictions, Jamaican roots, and lasting global influence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/63571

## Facts

- Runtime: 144 min
- Genres: Music, Documentary
- Director: Kevin Macdonald
- Cast: Bob Marley, Rita Marley, Ziggy Marley, Bunny Wailer, Jimmy Cliff, Cedella Marley, Chris Blackwell
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1183919/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: uplifting, reflective, rhythmic, music discovery, documentary night

## Synopsis

Experience the rhythm of a legend's life and the music that changed the world.

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