In the 1970s, Diane Jobson made a name for herself as Bob Marley’s close friend and lawyer, converting to Rastafarianism under his influence. After his death, she dedicated her career to defending Jamaica’s poorest communities, becoming the island’s beloved “Rasta lawyer.” Now 80, the fiercely stubborn attorney with 12-foot-long locks still works without a computer, taking handwritten notes and helping clients facing police violence and murder charges. To cope with her demanding work, Diane finds a sense of peace through her spiritual connection with Jamaica’s nature and her sprawling conversations with her close friend Sally Henzell about aging, love and purpose.
MISS JOBSON captures both rhythms of Diane’s life through intimate character-driven scenes—as she visits Jamaica’s ghettos, fields calls from clients, swims with her dog, and smokes ganja with Sally. The two friends maintain a powerful zest for life and sense of mischievousness, ziplining through the jungle and road tripping in a vintage convertible. Diane’s enduring connection to Bob Marley’s legacy comes full circle when she visits his children, who still see her as their beloved auntie. Blending humor and profundity, the film ultimately celebrates a woman who has lived entirely on her own terms.
