29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (07.11-23.11.2025)
The life, laughter, and legacy of Bob Marley’s fearless lawyer, 80-year-old Miss Jobson
Funny, courageous, and profoundly life-affirming, “Miss Jobson” is an intimate portrait of Diane Jobson, Bob Marley’s close friend and legendary lawyer. Efficiently known as the “Rasta Lawyer” or “Poor People’s Lawyer,” she has spent her life fighting for the fundamental rights of the poor in the ghetto. Now in her 80s, Diane reflects on a life devoted to defending the marginalised of Jamaica, while preparing to retire on her own terms.
Between weekends with her best friend Sally (83), clouds of ganja smoke, and candid, wry observations about aging, Diane emerges as a rebel soul to the end. A terrible driver, a tireless advocate, and a woman who will never stop living fully.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Amanda Sans Pantling, “Miss Jobson” bursts with vibrant images and a pumping soundtrack, bringing the beauty of Jamaica and Diane’s world to life. Audiences will fall in love with this funny, inspiring, and deeply moving portrait, celebrating a woman who has lived on her own terms, defiant, compassionate, and determined to wring every last scrap of joy from life.
Mike Arnott
29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (07.11-23.11.2025)
The life, laughter, and legacy of Bob Marley’s fearless lawyer, 80-year-old Miss Jobson
Funny, courageous, and profoundly life-affirming, “Miss Jobson” is an intimate portrait of Diane Jobson, Bob Marley’s close friend and legendary lawyer. Efficiently known as the “Rasta Lawyer” or “Poor People’s Lawyer,” she has spent her life fighting for the fundamental rights of the poor in the ghetto. Now in her 80s, Diane reflects on a life devoted to defending the marginalised of Jamaica, while preparing to retire on her own terms.
Between weekends with her best friend Sally (83), clouds of ganja smoke, and candid, wry observations about aging, Diane emerges as a rebel soul to the end. A terrible driver, a tireless advocate, and a woman who will never stop living fully.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Amanda Sans Pantling, “Miss Jobson” bursts with vibrant images and a pumping soundtrack, bringing the beauty of Jamaica and Diane’s world to life. Audiences will fall in love with this funny, inspiring, and deeply moving portrait, celebrating a woman who has lived on her own terms, defiant, compassionate, and determined to wring every last scrap of joy from life.
Mike Arnott
The life, laughter, and legacy of Bob Marley’s fearless lawyer, 80-year-old Miss Jobson
Funny, courageous, and profoundly life-affirming, “Miss Jobson” is an intimate portrait of Diane Jobson, Bob Marley’s close friend and legendary lawyer. Efficiently known as the “Rasta Lawyer” or “Poor People’s Lawyer,” she has spent her life fighting for the fundamental rights of the poor in the ghetto. Now in her 80s, Diane reflects on a life devoted to defending the marginalised of Jamaica, while preparing to retire on her own terms.
Between weekends with her best friend Sally (83), clouds of ganja smoke, and candid, wry observations about aging, Diane emerges as a rebel soul to the end. A terrible driver, a tireless advocate, and a woman who will never stop living fully.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Amanda Sans Pantling, “Miss Jobson” bursts with vibrant images and a pumping soundtrack, bringing the beauty of Jamaica and Diane’s world to life. Audiences will fall in love with this funny, inspiring, and deeply moving portrait, celebrating a woman who has lived on her own terms, defiant, compassionate, and determined to wring every last scrap of joy from life.
Mike Arnott
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Rating
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Production year
2025
Global distributor
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Local distributor
Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival MTÜ
In cinema
11/10/2025