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"Bob Marley: One Love"
2025-02-13 14:00:00 2025-02-13 15:30:00 America/New_York Film Join us for a screening to celebrate the life of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 13
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-13 14:00:00 2025-02-13 15:30:00 America/New_York Film Join us for a screening to celebrate the life of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a screening to celebrate the life of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity.

Discover Bob Marley's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music that changed the world in this heartfelt tribute to the reggae legend. Kingsley Ben-Adir delivers a compelling portrayal of Marley, capturing his revolutionary spirit and the personal struggles that shaped his music. With powerful performance from Lashana Lynch and a deep focus on Marley’s message of unity, the film offers an engaging portrait of his enduring impact. Rated PG-13. 2024

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | music | drama | Black History Month | biography | African American History Month |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
jlambert@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Jherusha Lambert
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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