National Black Arts Festival

July 27, 2008, 8:35 pm

Pan African Film Festival: Africa Unite

Africa Unite (2007/Jamaica/Documentary/89min)

Dir: Stephanie Black

In commemoration of Bob Marley’s 60th birthday, three generations of Marleys took part in a landmark event in Ethiopia.  With the ultimate purpose of inspiring the youth of Africa to unite for the future of the continent, the events included a symposium and a massive 12-hour concert in the middle of Addis Features rare footage of Bob performing some of his original recordings. This beautifully accomplished film also features Danny Glover and concert appearances by Rita Marley, Angelique Kidjo, Lauryn Hill, the Marley siblings and Teddy Afro.