Don't look back

Don't look back

DVD - 2015

The legendary documentarian finds Dylan in London during his 1965 tour, which would be his last as an acoustic artist and marked a turning point in his career. In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century's greatest artists thrust into the spotlight, Dylan is surrounded by teen fans; gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists; and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.

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Subjects
Dylan, Bob, > 1941-
Singers > Biography.
Documentary films.
Concert films.
Filmed performances.
Biographical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genres
Documentary films
Concert films
Filmed performances
Biographical films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[Irvington, NY] : The Criterion Collection [2015]
Language
English
Other Authors
D. A. Pennebaker (film director)
Edition
Director-approved two-DVD special edition ; DVD edition ; full screen
Item Description
Originally released as a motion picture in 1967.
Full screen (1.37:1).
Special features: Audio commentaries; 65 revisited, a 2006 documentary; audio excerpt from an interview with Bob Dylan in the 2005 documentary No Direction Home; new documentary about the evolution of Pennebaker's filming style; Daybreak express (1953), Baby (1954) and Lambert & Co. (1964) three short films by Pennebaker; new conversation between Pennebaker and Neuwirth; snapshots from the tour; new interview with Patti Smith about Dylan; conversation between music critic Greil Marcus and Pennebaker from 2010; five uncut audio tracks of Dylan songs from the film; trailer; essay.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (96 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, full screen (1.33:1), monaural.
Production Credits
Camera and editing, D.A. Pennebaker.
ISBN
9781681430676
Contents unavailable.
Review by Library Journal Review

Among the Bob Dylan titles released in the music legend's 70th birthday year are the Blu-ray debuts of two essential films covering what many consider his most creative and influential period. Dont Look Back chronicles Dylan's 1965 solo acoustic British tour and is rightfully acknowledged as one of the finest music documentaries available. The cinema verite approach gives viewers a revealing look at the emerging star on and off the stage. Generous extras include a companion film of outtakes, commentary by director Pennebaker and Dylan friend Bobby Neuwirth, and a lengthy and entertaining exclusive new interview with Pennebaker and acclaimed critic Greil Marcus. All but the interview are available on the 2007 Tour Deluxe edition DVD (ISBN 9780767091565). The Other Side of the Mirror is a concert film comprising three Newport Folk Festival performances. Sets from 1963 and 1964 feature Dylan and special guests (e.g., Joan Baez, of course; Peter, Paul and Mary; the Freedom Singers) performing beautiful renditions of songs from his early folk catalog. The gem of the collection, though, is the legendary 1965 electric performance in which Dylan debuted his controversial new plugged-in sound with a blistering "Maggie's Farm." It is a must-see moment not only for Dylan fans but for anyone interested in the cultural significance of popular music. The bonus interview with director Lerner is also on the 2007 DVD release (UPC 886971446692). Both titles benefit noticeably from Blu-ray's sharper audio and video quality and are highly recommended for all collections.-Douglas King, Univ. of South Carolina Lib., Columbia (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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