Movie Description:
A singular and masterfully executed film that is at once concert tribute, Marley Family travelogue, and humanitarian documentary, AFRICA UNITEignites the screen with the spirit of world-renowned reggae icon Bob Marley in its every frame. In commemoration of Bob`s 60th birthday, AFRICA UNITE iscentered on the Marleys` first-time-everfamily trip through Ethiopia in 2005. There in the capital city of Addis Ababa three generations of Marleys takepart in a landmark one week event including a 12-hour concert like no other, attendedby more than 350,000 people from around the world, with theultimate purpose of inspiring the young generations of Africa to unite for the future of their continent. Features electrifying on-stageperformances by the Marley brothers, a soundtrack brimming with Bob Marley studio classics, appearances by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador/actor DannyGlover, world music sensation Angelique Kidjo, Bob Marley`s mother Mrs. Booker, and Princess Mary Mariamenna Senna Asfa Wosen,granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie, and archival footage of Bob in New York City circa 1980.
