Need I say that Bob Marley is sort of a big deal here? Tonight, on the eve of the worldwide release on 4/20, a new documentary about Bob Marley is airing. To honour Marley’s roots in Kingston, the 140th Anniversary of Kingston itself and Jamaica’s 50th, the producers and the Marley family decided to premiere it for free in Emancipation Park. I was there running this morning while they were already setting up. Two massive screen, lots of chairs and gates and a walkway lined with red, green and gold were in place.

Apparently, the Marley family is happy with the film.

Here’s a quote from one Marley son, Rohan: Rohan Marley said he was pleased with the documentary. According to him, “I felt that Kevin (Macdonald, the director) did a wonderful job conveying the message of a real man. My father had a lot of struggles from childhood and onwards, and no matter how great or successful he was, he still had struggles, but he conquered them. It’s good that this documentary was made.”

Tomorrow, the film will also stream live on Facebook and some proceeds will go to Save the Children.