Meet Reinaldo Marcus Green, the Afro-Latino Director of ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

Feb 16, 2024 | Community News

February 16, 2024

The upcoming biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” chronicles the journey of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, depicting how he overcame challenges to become a revolutionary musician. Directed by Afro-Latine filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green, the film highlights Marley’s resilience and cultural impact. Green, born to a Black father and Puerto Rican mother in New York City, brings a unique perspective to the project. Marley’s son, Ziggy, praises Green’s vision for the film, emphasizing its authenticity and emotional depth. Kingsley Ben-Adir, portraying Marley in the biopic, commends Green’s commitment to portraying vulnerability and truthfulness in Marley’s life. Actress Lashana Lynch, playing Marley’s wife Rita, describes Green as supportive and essential to the filmmaking process. Prior to “Bob Marley: One Love,” Green directed several acclaimed films, including “Monsters and Men” (2018), “Joe Bell” (2020), and “King Richard” (2021), the latter earning Will Smith an Oscar for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father and coach of Venus and Serena Williams.

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