Ziggy Marley, son of legendary reggae icon Bob Marley, believes that his father would have found immense joy in the new biopic, Bob Marley: One Love. Ziggy shared his thoughts with PEOPLE magazine in an interview about the film, which is set to release on February 14th.
Ziggy, who was just 12 years old when his father passed away from cancer in 1981, has taken on the role of producer for the movie, working alongside his mother Rita and sister Cedella. Additionally, his wife Orly serves as an executive producer. This collective effort from the Marley family aims to bring the authentic and true story of Bob Marley to the big screen.
The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as his mother, Rita. Ziggy praises Ben-Adir's performance, noting that it captures an emotional side of Bob rarely seen by the public. Ziggy believes that the movie's core message is emotional connection and unity.
Ziggy acknowledges that there are many aspects of his father's life that the public may not be aware of, and One Love aims to shed light on those lesser-known sides of Bob. He explains that his father had a desire to make a movie himself, even expressing interest in making a Western. Ziggy hopes that through this film, people will gain a deeper understanding of Bob Marley and connect with the various facets of his personality.
The decision to bring Bob Marley's story to the silver screen came directly from the Marley family. Ziggy emphasizes that they were heavily involved in all aspects of the film's creation to ensure its authenticity and accuracy. This level of involvement reflects their deep commitment to honoring Bob's legacy.
Ziggy believes that the timing of the film's release is significant, as he feels its message of unity and love is much needed in the world today. He explains that the movie focuses on the importance of coming together and living harmoniously.
As a father of seven himself, Ziggy shares that his family's spiritual foundation keeps them connected to his father's legacy. The Marley family operates as a cohesive unit, with each member contributing to the whole. Ziggy explains that their love for one another transcends words, as they can communicate and understand each other through unspoken feelings. He feels a strong connection to his father and believes that pieces of Bob are ingrained within him.
Bob Marley: One Love is a powerful tribute to a music legend who continues to inspire and captivate audiences across generations. Through this film, Ziggy Marley and the rest of the Marley family hope to share Bob's life story, showcasing his multifaceted persona and spreading a message of unity and love to the world.
