Donisha Prendergast lights-up Marley legacy

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Living in the legacy of her iconic grandfather Bob Marley, Donisha Prendergast the eldest of Bob’s grandchildren hit-up London to promote her amazing new documentary, RasTa: A Soul’s Journey.

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Donisha’s short visit to the UK has already impacted on the people she has met: ‘Reggae Showcase co-host Eccentrik said: “To think that she is the same age as my-self is simply inspirational.” Co-Host Savana said: “I’m speechless; she is one of the most inspirational people we’ve had on this show’.

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Patrick Weir from Flyer News said: “If there is one thing you do before the year is up then you must watch this amazing interview, I can absolutely guarantee you’ll be uplifted.”

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During her visit Donisha spoke about the roots, impact and the evolution of Rastafari which is explored in her documentary.

Speaking at the Jamaican High-Commission Donisha said: “We need to encourage tourists to explore the real Jamaica, the culture and the people. We need to further develop ITAL as well as Eco tourism.”

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Donisha commented: “As people we need to look ahead and plan for the next 50 years of independence, we’ve made a start but there’s so much more to be done beyond celebrations.”

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RasTa: A Soul’s Journey, tells the story of the journey of Rita and Bob Marley’s granddaughter’s, Donisha Prendergast as she travels to eight (8) countries — United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, India, Israel, Canada and Jamaica and Ethiopia — to explore the roots, evolution and impact of Rastafari.

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Donisha acts as the irrepressible and charming guide, educating viewers about a way of life that many know little about beyond the dreadlocks, ganja, and the red, gold, and green. Along the way, she encounters Rastafarian elders, musicians, poets, professors and individuals who share personal stories of the influence of Donisha’s iconic grandfather, Bob Marley, on their lives.

Moving away from the standing approaches to Rastafari and Jamaica focuses on the international presence of Rastafari and the friendly people and places where the uplifting spirit of the movement can be found. In wanting to carry the torch of her famous family, Donisha uses this film to re-affirm the classic statement of her grandfather that indeed ‘Rasta is the future’. At its heart, RasTa: A Soul’s Journey, is a film that follows and celebrates a young woman’s quest as she comes into her own as a Rasta Empress.

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As the eldest grandchild of reggae music’s most iconic figure Bob Marley, Donisha Prendergast grew up in a world that revered the art and life of her grandfather.  The documentary, RasTa: A Soul’s Journey, is at once an exploration of Rastafari, the inspiration for Bob Marley’s music, and Donisha’s desire to dispel any misconceptions about the livity of Rastafari.

RasTa: A Soul’s Journey moves away from the more familiar images of Jamaica, towards the various ways in which this movement has gone beyond the tiny Caribbean Island. It reveals the ways in which the message of Rastafari has manifested itself in diverse cultures, how the tenants of Rastafari are rooted in history and how they are made relevant to contemporary issues. The film’s narrative unfolds as a voyage of discovery, driven by Donisha’s intense desire to understand the past and make a clear meaning of the present.

Donisha Prendergast encounters Rastafari communities in Israel, India, Jamaica, South Africa, Ethiopia, Canada and the United Kingdom. In these countries, she meets with men and women who have chosen a Rastafari lifestyle. She explores how the movement evolved in that particular place and ultimately hopes to find her purpose as a young Rasta woman.

RasTa: A Soul’s Journey features interviews with British/Jamaican writer and dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who is strongly influenced by the music and poetry of Jamaica and what he calls “street politics”; Reggae artist and successful entrepreneur Ras Levi-Roots, a Rastafarian who stands for peace, love and harmony amongst all people; Bob Marley’s youngest son Damian Marley; and Dr. Jake Homiak, curator of the exhibit Discovering Rastafari at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institute.

RasTa: A Soul’s Journey is directed and produced by Stuart Samuels, executive produced and produced by Patricia Scarlett and Marilyn Gray, and is in partnership with Citytv. Hat House Big it Up is a sponsor and partner, as creator of the official RasTa hat.

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Don’t miss this amazing inspiring interview on the Reggae Showcase UK aired on SKY CH232 (Klear TV) on Fridays & Saturdays @ 9pm-10 and repeats Mondays & Wednesdays @5pm-6pm.

Hosts Savana and Co-host: Eccentrik

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