Bob Marley: One Love biopic and Rastafari Faith

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The biopic 'Bob Marley: One Love' has been a box-office hit, focusing on the Rastafari legend's story during the making of his 1977 album 'Exodus'. The film explores the beliefs and history of the Rastafari faith, including their use of sacramental marijuana and worship of Haile Selassie.

Key Points

  • Rastafari faith rooted in Jamaica in the 1930s as a response to white colonial oppression
  • Beliefs blend Old Testament teachings with desire to return to Africa
  • Marijuana considered a sacrament to induce meditative state and connect with the divine
  • Worship of Haile Selassie, Ethiopian Emperor, central to Rastafari faith

Pros

  • Sheds light on the beliefs and history of the Rastafari faith
  • Raises awareness about the persecution Rastafari have faced for their beliefs and marijuana use

Cons

  • May not fully capture the complexities and nuances of the Rastafari faith