Scorsese's Marley doco

Bob Marley

Martin Scorsese is following up his Rolling Stones documentary with a film about the life of reggae legend Bob Marley. Marley's son Ziggy is co-producer of the new documentary, which has still to be given a name.

"I am thrilled that the Marley family will finally have the opportunity to document our father's legacy and we are truly honoured to have Mr Scorsese guide the journey," Ziggy Marley said.

The film is set for release on February 6, 2010, the day on which the singer would have turned 65. Scorsese's Stones documentary had its world premiere last Thursday, at the Berlin Film Festival.