[Extra Credit]
Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend
If I could describe this
documentary with one word it would be “raw”. I’ve never felt so intimate with a film before, it felt like
watching a home video. The most
astounding part of all of it was that this home video was about Bob Marley, one
of the most iconic and my personal favorite artists of all time. It depicted the earlier part of Bob
Marley’s life and career before he became the famous reggae artist he is today.
Ester
Anderson’s artistic choices in the film creates a unique experience for the
viewers. Like I said it was not
only intimate but more than anything it was visually stimulating. The mix of color and black & white
imagery created diversity throughout the film. The technique that stuck out the most to me was the use of
transitions. Because much of the footage
was gathered randomly and then lost for over thirty years, the material would
not have flown together very naturally.
But Anderson’s use of transitions and fades helped create fluidity
throughout the documentary.
Anderson’s
choice to release this footage and create the film allows fans to see Bob
Marley in a completely different light, one that shows innocence and the hopes
he had of perusing his music but she still managed to capture his down to earth
vibe that he’s famous for spreading through his music. The truth and honesty in her work
reflects Marley’s personality and art and I believe that’s something all
documentaries should aspire to achieve.
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