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My favorite Dylan album is "The Times They Are A Changin'"...and this wonderful video captures the feelings of that time period in his career. Its in black and white which I feel adds to the authenticity of it. There are a few live performances - but the crux of this video is the "behind the scence" look at his life, his interactions, his writing style during this tour. Highlights include Donovan visiting Bob and playing his new song for him...then asking Bob to play one of his new songs. Another is a glimpse of his focus in writing material at his typewriter amidst people singing, talking, drinking, etc... all around him. Truly wonderful for anyone who follows Dylan's career and appreciates great music.
A couple of the above reviewers are incredibly uninformed, from small but important details (ricky leacock was not a cameraman on DLB) to larger points (the filmmaker provides no insight into Dylan.) On the contrary, this is a groundbreaking film that that in fact does not require a sublte palate to appreciate. Technologically, it was the first of its kind. (Pennebaker designed and built the camera himself.) It is the most intimate portrayal of Dylan, possibly of any popular American artist, ever made. And Penneaberk proved that you don't need interviews, narration, and fancy graphics to tell that kind of story. Just patience and interest. The same should be required of the audience. For the reviewer who would prefer that Pennebaker's films report the mundane details like "what drugs they took," stick to VH1.Read full review
I love Bob Dylan and injoy this dvd very much. To all Bob Dylan fans buy this DVD. When acclaimed documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker (Monterey Pop the War Room) filmed Bob Dylan during a three week concert tour of England in the Spring of 1965 he had no idea he was about to create one of the most intimate profiles of the musician ever put on film. Wanting to make more than just a concert film Pennebaker sought both the public and private Bob Dylan. With unobtrusive equipment and rare access to the performer he achieved a fly-on-the-wall glimpse of one of music s most influential figures.Hailed as one of the best documentaries about a performing artist ever created Don t Look Back is more than a view of an extraordinary concert tour - Bob Dylan s last as a solo acoustic performer. It s a portrait of the young Dylan tearing the pop world apart! (S.F. Examiner)System Requirements:Starring: Bob Dylan Joan Baez Donovan Albert Grossman Bob Neuwirth and Alan Price. Running Time: 96 Min. This film is presented in "Standard" formatRead full review
I bought this for my Mom who is a big Bob Dylan fan and she loves it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I had never seen this famous film by D.A. Pennebaker and was really moved by it. It really is like a time capsule from another era and the viewer does feel like a participant in an event in musical history. The sound quality is pretty good considering, and Bob Dylan's heartfelt, soulful performances are wonderful to watch. The impromptu jam sessions in the hotel rooms are amazing! The DVD has some bonus recordings and still photos as well as background info on everyone in the film. Bob Neuwirth and Pennebaker give an entertaining and witty audio commentary. You don't have to be a huge Dylan fan to enjoy this film. Check it out!
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