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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.4 / 100
2012·Biography / Documentary / Music·2h 24m

MARLEY

Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.

Above the Line
Kevin Macdonald·DirectorMike Eley·Director of PhotographyDan Glendenning·Editor
Cast
Bob Marley·Self (archive footage)Rita Marley·SelfZiggy Marley·SelfBunny Wailer·SelfJimmy Cliff·SelfCedella Marley·SelfChris Blackwell·Self
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Kevin Macdonald·Director
Camera· 2
Mike Eley·Director of PhotographyAlwin H. Küchler·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dan Glendenning·Editor
Production· 3
Charles Steel·ProducerSteve Bing·ProducerZach Schwartz·Producer
By the Numbers
88.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Marley's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFDA00
#00A300
#000000
Mood
Reverent, Iconic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The image is a poster featuring a stylized portrait of Bob Marley. His face is divided vertically, with the left side in yellow and the right side in green. The”

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Key Elements
Bob MarleyPortraitPoster
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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