World premiere

Miss Jobson

Local title
Rastajurist Diane Jobson
Title in Russian
Мисс Джобсон
Director
Amanda Sans Pantling
Country
Jamaica, Spain
Year
2025
Programme
In Focus: Catalonia, Doc@PÖFF International Competition
Genre
Biographical
Subject
elderly people, drugs, friendship, women

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

Director
Amanda Sans Pantling
Screenwriter
Amanda Sans Pantling
Cast
Diane Jobson, Sally Henzell, Rohan Marley, Robert Marley, Richard Booker, Khadine “Miss Kitty”, Omarley Dennis
Producer
Amanda Sans Pantling, Tammy Hart
Cinematographer
Jurgen Lisse, Chris Browne
Composer
Sergio Bertrán
Sound
Delroy Dean Johnson, David Osbourne, David Packer
Runtime
Language
English
Subtitles
English

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Screenings

Hall 1 Kino Artis
Screening041620 / Rastajurist Diane Jobson
SubtitlesEnglish
Screening duration
6th Hall Apollo Kino Plaza
Screening170620 / Rastajurist Diane Jobson
SubtitlesEnglish
Screening duration
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