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Scorsese looks to Bob Marley for next musical documentary

By M&C Movie News Feb 8, 2008, 13:15 GMT

Martin Scorsese is set to tell the story of iconic reggae star Bob Marley in his next musical themed documentary. US director Martin Scorsese gestures on the red carpet at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, 07 February 2008. Martin Scorsese's concert movie 'Shine a Light' starring the Rolling Stones will kick off this year's festival. 21 films take part in the competition for the 'Golden' and the 'Silver Bear' awards. EPA/JENS KALAENE

US director Martin Scorsese gestures on the red carpet at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, 07 February 2008. Martin Scorsese's concert movie 'Shine a Light' starring the Rolling Stones will kick off this year's festival. 21 films take part in the competition for the 'Golden' and the 'Silver Bear' awards. EPA/JENS KALAENEVariety reports the director will reteam with Steve Bing's Shangri-La Entertainment and international sales agent Fortissimo Films for the yet-to-be-titled Marley documentary.The trio worked together for Scorsese’s Rolling Stones flick Shine a Light - which kicked off the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday. Tuff Gong Pictures and Shangri-La are lined up to handle producing duties on the film – which has been approved by Marley's family. The film is set for a Feb 6th, 2010, release date. The release date would have been Marley’s 65th birthday.In Variety, Ziggy Marley stated: "I am thrilled that the Marley family will finally have the opportunity to document our father's legacy and are truly honored to have Mr. Scorsese guide the journey."

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