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Bob Marley Documentary To Premiere On Facebook

Starting at 12:01 a.m. on April 20, Marley will be available for viewing on Bob Marley's Facebook Page -- the same day that the film hits the theaters. It will cost viewers $6.99 (via PayPal or credit card) to take in the flick, a portion of which will be donated to Save the Children.

Marley's Facebook Page is a pretty happening spot -- it boasts more than 37 million fans and, last year, hosted the premiere of a tribute video created by band and charitable foundation Playing For Change on what would have been the musician's 66th birthday.

This is hardly the first time Facebook has featured a movie rental; the site has been offering films for around a year now, kicking things off with Batman flick The Dark Knight.

For this premiere -- which is apparently the first to run on Facebook and in theaters simultaneously -- users will be able to use social entertainment company Milyoni's technology to chat with friends while watching, as well as tag and share clips. Milyoni has been used a lot in the past to host concerts and events on the social network, including The Parlotones' live rock opera Dragonflies & Astronauts as well as scores of films and TV shows.

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