Miami- Part biography, reggae musical and humanitarian effort, Africa Unite highlights Bob Marley's massive 60th birthday celebration in Ethiopia. This intimate look at the life and work of the late musician and activist is also an appeal for a united Africa that can stand proudly and independently on the world stage. The documentary will be showcased this year during the 25th anniversary of the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF).
Africa Unite Director Stephanie Black and co-producer Danny Glover will talk about the film at a press conference on Tuesday, March 4 at 11 a.m. at the Royal Palm Hotel, 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. The film will be screened the evening of March 4 at 9 p.m. at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 East Flagler Street, Miami.
In 2005, more than 350,000 people from all over the globe came together in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to celebrate Marley's 60th birthday. The Africa Unite Foundation, founded by the Marley family, organized the weeklong celebration and sponsored the attendance of students from Africa and Jamaica for a conference and dialogue with support from UNICEF (The United Nations Children's Fund) and partners. Actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Danny Glover chaired the symposium.
While the film is anchored by this historic benefit concert, it also branches into other parallels that delve into Marley's personal dream of a united Africa. It features a cameo by Glover, as well as performances by recording artists Lauryn Hill, Angelique Kidjo, and members of the Marley clan, including children Ziggy, Damian, Stephen, Cedella, Julian, and Ky-Mani.
Africa Unite was crafted by Stephanie Black, an award-winning director and producer, and co-produced by the Marley family's Tuff Gong Pictures and Glover's co-founded production company, Louverture Films. Black's past films include two documentaries: Life and Debt (2001) and H-2 Worker (1990). She has directed programming for BRAVO, Sesame Street, Nickelodeon, and the Cartoon Network, and numerous music videos. In addition, she is also teaches documentary film at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
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