As the dedicated staff members of a local entertainment company meticulously prepared for a modest celebratory gathering at the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum on a bustling Monday, the property’s founder, Michael Smith, stood by, captivated by the unfolding scene. The anticipation and excitement in the air were palpable.
In the midst of this lively atmosphere, 53-year-old Marcella Stewart, who had recently earned herself a coveted role as an extra in the much-anticipated movie “Bob Marley: One Love,” set to make its grand premiere today, couldn’t contain her elation. The prospect of gracing the expansive canvas of the big screen had filled her with a profound sense of joy and accomplishment.
As the day unfolded, the convergence of individuals and events at the iconic Trench Town Culture Yard Museum painted a vivid picture of communal joy, personal triumph, and the tangible impact that cinematic endeavors can have on the lives of those involved.
Expressing her pride, Stewart exclaimed confidently: “Me feel nice me nah lie, me do me thing and me get fi eat a food weh me coulda put back inna me own business. The people dem producers say the way me move, it just look so real, like me play the part so good, yuh couldn’t believe say a act me a act”