Comments on: The Genius of Marley, The Man and The Movie http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/ Natural Hair, Beauty, Fashion and Makeup Blog Fri, 24 May 2013 10:19:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: suga (@_sugahoney) http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1296071 suga (@_sugahoney) Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:48:14 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1296071 After reading Rita’s memoir with my book club last year, I’d been waiting for the chance to see a documentary on Bob’s life that focused more on his life and music, so when this finally hit Netflix, I jumped at the chance to see it. I loved every part of it.

The most inspiring part was seeing how he was rejected by the “white” Marley’s which (some say) inspired him to write “Cornerstone.” It was amazing to see his half-sister’s reaction to the lyrics.
I also had no idea he was considered such an outcast because he was half-white. Though it brought him a lot of pain as a “youth” (i loved how all of the Jamaicans called young people “a youth”), I believe that is was made him who he was: a man of peace, happiness, unity, and justice.

The alarms in my head also went off something crazy when Rita said he got melanoma from the “white part” of him. I was really shocked that they didn’t edit that out.

]]> By: Natty Dread | GeorgiaWorld http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1283624 Natty Dread | GeorgiaWorld Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:51:09 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1283624 [...] of this musical prophet amongst men. That in itself is a glorious and beautiful thing. (Read more here, at [...]

]]> By: Arlene Gibbs Décor http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1283510 Arlene Gibbs Décor Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:51:03 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1283510 I never understood why Marley wasn’t as popular in the African-American community as he was with the majority population. Blows my mind.

My parents are from St. Martin and while they were more calypso folks (they’re from an older generation) I heard Marley’s music from my cousins and everywhere on the island when we would visit my grandparents.

I agree with you and Luvvie about what is going on, or not going on in music today. Stevie Wonder’s hit “You Haven’t Done Nothing” was scathing commentary about Nixon and he wrote that song when he was in his early 20′s.

]]> By: Zenith http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1283317 Zenith Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:41:07 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1283317 I saw this documentary today and was B L O W N away. Everyone needs to see this film. Bob Marley was/is a force unparalleled. This film shows his vulnerability and how he harnessed it to live up to his maximal potential. I loved the film and have always loved Bob Marley’s talent and fearlessness.

]]> By: nesta http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1283316 nesta Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:36:15 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1283316 Nice post, as per usual. Reggae music is truly the music of the people. I found Rita’s book No Woman No Cry very interesting so I’m looking forward to seeing this documentary. I’m just a little salty that according to your list, my small island is showing it, but I can’t find a theatre that’s showing it here in my neck of the woods in the good old USA. Off to download it on i-tunes.

]]> By: pets http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1283042 pets Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:27:49 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1283042 Bob Marley in particular and Reggae in general have been an integral part of growing up in our home in Trinidad which is an island in the Caribbean.

I agree with Afrobella and Luvvie that today’s music is banal.

I have not yet seen this movie but intend to.

Please continue to do these informative and excellent posts.

]]> By: IrieDiva http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1283030 IrieDiva Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:00:43 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1283030 this was a good read, i had to link to it! I can’t imagine watching it in the states and having people understand the accent and laugh ugh. sometimes the bubble of being home is quite nice. you can read my thoughts on watching it here in Jamaica at the local premier here, it was SO much fun! were you giving Cindy a big side eye too? wifey and matey link up LOL http://iriediva.com/2012/04/20/the-jamaican-premiere-of-the-marley-movie/

]]> By: The Jamaican Premiere of the Marley Movie | Irie Diva Style http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1283027 The Jamaican Premiere of the Marley Movie | Irie Diva Style Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:46:31 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1283027 [...] the lady in the black earrings is but it was great to see his children representing. I agree with Afrobella’s review of the movie and really wished we had heard from more of the kids. That comment Rita made in the [...]

]]> By: olabombshell http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1283016 olabombshell Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:31:03 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1283016 I read this like my favorite book. Thank you so much for sharing & making this personal. What you said about the accents, hit home. Although I’m not Caribbean I listen to people speak, no matter where they are from. People don’t want to listen, they like boring & want everyone to talk like them & that drives me nuts. I look forward to checking out all you will share about cancers & its lack of respect; it shows up whenever & where ever & everyone must know that.

]]> By: Bee http://www.afrobella.com/2012/04/20/the-genius-of-marley-the-man-and-the-movie/#comment-1283003 Bee Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:19:35 +0000 http://www.afrobella.com/?p=8477#comment-1283003 I’m so excited to see this…Bob Marley was an integral part of my childhood, as important as diapers and breastmilk. Lol. I’m looking forward to learning things about him that I possibly didn’t know before.

Awesome review though! Thanks for your take on it :)

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