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When Jamaican musician Bob Marley died prematurely young in 1981, the world mourned. But in his homeland, his influence enabled the island to thrive. Rastafarianism and reggae music have never been captured as vibrantly, dramatically, or movingly as you will see them in this acclaimed documentary by director Alan Greenberg and cinematographer Jorg Schmidt-Reitwein, both longtime associates of legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog.
Tucked away from the well-worn domain of visiting tourists is that place which is called Look Behind, a large wilderness that can frighten people but also inspire awe and beauty. In this place, you will see musicians Gregory Isaacs and Mutabaruka speak and sing their truths of Jamaica and its people, the squalor of almost insurmountable poverty, the strength derived from a special religion, and the serenity that so many call to mind to this day whenever the island's name is spoken.
"Filmed in Jamaica in May and June of 1981, Greenberg's initial intention, to my knowledge, was purely to capture Bob Marley's funeral, and the impact of his death on the island's culture. But somehow, like an unusual tropical blossom, the film unfolds into something more striking and beautiful than maybe even Greenberg himself expected. It becomes an organic portrait of the very soul of Jamaica, and the earthy persuasive substrata of Rastafarianism." -- Jim Jarmusch, upon selecting the film for screening at the 2001 Vancouver International Film Festival.
DVD FEATURESAnamorphic (16:9) Widescreen VersionEnglish audio Commentary with Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man,) director Alan Greenberg, and Norman Hill Featuring music by Bob Marley and The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs and many other reggae greats The only-ever official documentation of Bob Marley's funeral Exclusive digital photo album with rare, never-before published images Production notes booklet Bonus soundtrack CD with extra tracks (Limited Edition) |
![LAND OF LOOK BEHIND [1 DVD + 1 CD] (LIMITED EDITION)](images/landlooks.jpg "LAND OF LOOK BEHIND [1 DVD + 1 CD] (LIMITED EDITION)")
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