Bob Marley & The Wailers - Heartland Reggae (1995)

1. Jamaica 2. Dennis Brown 3. The Prophet 4. Trenchtown Rock 5. Stand Up 6. Inspiration 7. Jacob Miller 8. Unity Movie Description Reggae documentary of the One Love Peace Concert held in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978. In addition to the music, this film features the return to Jamaica of Bob Marley after a 16-month hiatus following an attempt on his life. Late, great reggae legend Bob Marley is joined by his acclaimed contemporary Peter Tosh and a dozen other reggae stars--including Jacob Miller, Dennis Brown, and Junior Tucker--in one of his finest concert performances. Filmed live in Marley's homeland, Jamaica, in 1977 and 1978, HEARTLAND REGGAE is one of the most renowned reggae concert films that exists. Also included are several sequences in which the Rastafarian lifestyle and philosophy are discussed. Synopsis The film centers around Marley's historic "One Love Peace Concert," and captures Marley and other reggae stars Jacob Miller and Peter Tosh at the height of their careers. Shot entirely on location in Jamaica between 1977 and 1978, it is considered to be the definitive reggae film. Product Description

disappointed

It appeared that bob's name and image was used just to sell this dvd, Bob only made guest appearance, and they look like they had been added to help sales. Since there was no way to view this dvd, I took a gamble on it. seems that I lost. I will not order any more bob marley's nothing in the future. Thank you. June 21, 2006

For fans only-not for novices

This DVD is for hardcore reggae fans only. This is supposed to be a filmed record of the One Love Peace Concert held in Jamaica in April 1978 to end the political violence that was then ruining the country, and the role of reggae in it. Pretty low-budget stuff, with subpar picture and sound quality. Lots of ganja-induced babbling from the rastas who are interviewed between songs.

But for the reggae fan, it's fascinating. Rare performance footage of Jacob Miller and Inner Circle (after Miller's death, the lattter would become famous for "Bad Boys," the them from COPS). Miller is quite wild as he mocks the police by putting on a policeman's hat and smoking ganga in their presence. Peter Tosh does the uncensored version of "Get Up Stand Up" and "African" (unfortuantely, his famous tirade against the Jamaican politicans at the concert is not included, though it is available elsewhere). Also, Big Youth, one of the most charasmatic reggae stars of the era, appeared at this concert, but footage of him is not included.

Bob Marley (referred to here as "The prophet") does soem interesting versions of "Trenchtown Rock" and "Natty Dread," but the scene where lightning punctuates his every sentance where he gets the rival politicla leaders to shake hands is truly electrifying (no pun intended) and makes the film worthwhile.

But if you're not into reggae, the overall murkiness of the film does not make this a good place to start, tho fans will love it.

October 21, 2005

Mid 80's Reggae Fan

Like a lot of the previous reviewers I had the VHS and could not wait for it on DVD. This is worth its weight in gold for the Jacob Miller and U-Roy footage. I had only heard of Marley and Tosh before I had the VHS version.
For the people who were disapointed in the lack of Hi-Fi have to remember this is all happening in a 3rd world country who didn't have any money to work with. Marley sounded so good because Island records were throwng money at him.
I am still waiting for a seemingly out-of-print documentary "Word Sound & Power" featuring "The Soul Syndicate" with Earl Zero during their Harvest Uptown album to see the light of day on DVD. October 20, 2005

BOB MARLEY HEARTLAND REGGAE

IT IS ACCEPTABLE BUT NOT THE QUALITY I EXPECTED NOR IN VIDEO NOR IN AUDIO. August 15, 2005

I love it!

I had this show on VHS quite some years back, but am THRILLED to find it on DVD now! I love this video and find it very soothing and relaxing. Great performances by Jacob Miller, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, and many others. I do not consider the Bob Marley performances included on this dvd to be his best, but it is amazing to see how agile and entertaining he was. Some really great images of the the 70's, Jamaican reggae and culture. April 22, 2005

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