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Dylan Speaks (1965)

Movie ★ 2.0 53 min

The legendary press conference in San Fransisco at KQED studios on Dec. 3rd 1965. This was a pivotal year in Bob Dylan's career. In the early part of the year he released "Bringing It All Back Home", the first album that saw him move distinctly away from his folk music origins. In the summer he followed it with "Highway 61 Revisited", an out and out rock 'n' roll album, and the single "Like A Rolling Stone" hit No.2 on the US charts. His appearance at that year's Newport Folk Festival saw him use an electric guitar on stage, a hugely controversial move at the time that saw him booed by much of the audience. Against this background, Dylan went into the studios of TV station KQED in San Francisco for a broadcast press conference hosted by Ralph J. Gleason, his only one from this era ever to be filmed.

Robert N. Zagone Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 3, 1965
Runtime
53 min
IMDb
tt7408252
Language
Studio
Ralph J. Gleason Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dylan Speaks about?
The legendary press conference in San Fransisco at KQED studios on Dec. 3rd 1965. This was a pivotal year in Bob Dylan's career. In the early part of the year he released "Bringing It All Back Home", the first album that saw him move distinctly away from his folk music origins. In the summer he followed it with "Highway 61 Revisited", an out and out rock 'n' roll album, and the single "Like A Rolling Stone" hit No.2 on the US charts. His appearance at that year's Newport Folk Festival saw him use an electric guitar on stage, a hugely controversial move at the time that saw him booed by much of the audience. Against this background, Dylan went into the studios of TV station KQED in San Francisco for a broadcast press conference hosted by Ralph J. Gleason, his only one from this era ever to be filmed.
Who directed Dylan Speaks?
Dylan Speaks was directed by Robert N. Zagone.
Who stars in Dylan Speaks?
Dylan Speaks stars Bob Dylan, Ralph J. Gleason, Allen Ginsberg, Bill Graham.
When was Dylan Speaks released?
Dylan Speaks is a 1965 documentary film.
Where can I watch Dylan Speaks?
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