This documentary covers the same period asA Complete Unknownand addresses all the essential historical details.
To be on your own, with no direction home, a complete unknown, like a rolling stone.
Bob Dylan always exerted extreme control over his image and how hes been presented in the media.
This cult classic Western movie featured an older Dylan than the one Timothee Chalamet portrays inA Complete Unknown.
As they tour, she encounters a younger, more popular musician, prompting a shift in her loyalties.
Sources:The New York Times
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No Direction Home: Bob Dylan is a documentary film by Martin Scorsese that chronicles Bob Dylan’s career trajectory from 1961 to 1966. The film explores Dylan’s transformation from a folk singer to a protest singer, a cultural icon, and ultimately a rock star.
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Pat Garrett, a sheriff determined to bring order to the West, is pitted against his former friend, the infamous Billy the Kid. As Garrett hunts him, they both grapple with memories of their past camaraderie and the choices that have set them on opposing paths.
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese is a blend of documentary and concert film exploring Bob Dylan’s 1975 tour across America. Capturing the era’s cultural and political climate, the film provides insights into Dylan’s performances and the spirit of the times.
Renaldo and Clara is a film by Bob Dylan released in 1978, documenting the 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour. It features concert footage, documentary interviews, and fictional vignettes with appearances by artists like Ronee Blakley, Joni Mitchell, and Sam Shepard, exploring themes from Dylan’s songs and life.
Hearts of Fire, released in 1987, follows a reclusive former rock star who mentors a young female protege. As they tour, she encounters a younger, more popular musician, prompting a shift in her loyalties.
Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom captures the legendary musician performing in an intimate setting, reimagining a selection of songs from his expansive repertoire. Released on July 18, 2021, the film offers fans a glimpse into Dylan’s creative process and musical legacy.
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Don’t Look Back is a 1967 documentary film directed by D. A. Pennebaker. It chronicles Bob Dylan’s 1965 concert tour in England, providing an unfiltered look into the life of the artist. The film captures candid moments with Dylan, as well as interactions with fans, journalists, and fellow musicians, offering a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the iconic singer-songwriter during a pivotal moment in his career.
