Bob Dylan: Dont Look Back

Sean Wilentz, Professor of American History at Princeton University, will introduce this screening and lead a discussion after the film, as well as sign copies of his new book Bob Dylan: Through the Open Window, 1956–1963.

D.A. Pennebaker’s groundbreaking documentary captures Bob Dylan during his 1965 tour of England, his final tour as an acoustic artist. The film follows Dylan backstage, in conversation with journalists, and alongside fellow musicians Joan Baez and Alan Price. Featuring performances of classics like “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” the film offers an intimate look at an artist at a pivotal moment in his career. A landmark of cinéma vérité filmmaking, DONT LOOK BACK helped redefine the modern music documentary.

Sean Wilentz is the George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History at Princeton University. As well as being a highly respected academic historian, the author of several award-winning books, and a recognized public intellectual, Wilentz is a renowned Dylanologist and two-time Grammy nominee for his work on liner notes for archival releases. Sean’s latest publication is Bob Dylan: Through the Open Window, 1956–1963, an expanded edition of his celebrated liner notes to last year’s Bootleg Series release of the same title.

Director D.A. Pennebaker

Cast Bob Dylan, Bob Neuwirth, Joan Baez

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 1.37

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