Although he's known for his legendary hit "one love", two rival films have propelled his family into war with movie-makers.
The reggae legend's family are trying to block his music from being used in a forthcoming docudrama - even though his widow Rita is executive producer.
There is also a clash over the release date, since another Marley movie is in the pipeline.
The family policy has always been to prevent his music being used in any films featuring an actor portraying Marley.
His estate is even concerned about the use of his songs in the Weinstein Company's imminent adaptation of Rita Marley's book, No Woman No Cry.
She is an executive producer of the movie, but reports suggest this may not help bring Marley's original performances to the soundtrack.
Both sides have insisted they are still in talks about resolving concerns.
Matthew Frankel, the Weinsteins' spokesman, said: "We have great respect for the Marley family and we are in discussions to look at ways to mutually benefit both projects."
The Marley family is also concerned about a clash with a separate documentary being made by Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese.
His picture is being produced by Tuff Gong Pictures, owned by the Marley family, and Steven Bing's Shangri-La, which has licensed Marley songs.
The Weinsten drama is expected to open late in 2009 - but the family members fear this would conflict the proposed opening of their documentary in February 2010.
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Now that is just stupid how can u have a Bob Marley documentary and not have his music in it. Who would Bob be without his music? I think they need to ask themself that question.
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