Jamaican-born film-maker Esther Anderson is reportedly in Barbados to promote and introduce her film The Musical Documentary – Bob Marley: The Making Of A Legend.
The life and times of Jamaican which is done in black and white showcase never before seen footage of Bob Marley and The Wailers.
Esther Anderson reportedly met Bob Marley in New York at the end of 1972, shortly after starring in A Warm December opposite Sidney Poitier, at a time when Bob was still unknown.
A minority shareholder and co-founder of Island Records, Esther reportedly helped to launch the international career of Jamaican artistes like Millie Small and Jimmy Cliff from the early 1960s in London.
When Bob asked her to help him and The Wailers, Esther returned to Jamaica to launch the band, rehearsing them, photographing them and filming their early development.
This entire journey was reportedly recorded by Ms Anderson.
Esther and Bob’s first collaboration was reportedly Get Up, Stand Up, followed by I Shot the Sheriff.
Her photograph of Bob smoking became the first iconic poster of Bob Marley and the Wailers and later the front cover of their album Catch A Fire.
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