MIAMI – ‘Africa Unite’ a film highlighting the music of international reggae star will be featured as one of the premieres of the 25th annual Miami International Film Festival which gets underway from Thursday (Feb.28) through Sunday (Mar. 9).
The film will be screened on Tuesday (Mar. 4) at the Gusman Theatre in downtown Miami.
Nearly two hours long, the documentary film captures footage of the 12-hour concert in 2005, in Ethiopia, that celebrated Bob Marley’s 60th birthday and features performances of several international stars including reggae greats – Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Bob Andy and several of the Marley children.
Directed by US film director, Stephanie Black, the film also features musical renditions from the varied selection by the international recording artist and depicts the coming together of people from across the globe to share ideas, cultures to unite Africa.
‘Africa Unite’ is among the 169 films selected for this year’s anniversary event from more than 60 countries and includes a wide range of features and short movies, world premieres and international films.
Last year’s screenings included ‘No Place Like Home’ a film produced by the late Jamaican director, Perry Henzell who also produced the famous Jamaican movie ‘The Harder They Come.’
