Bob Dylan Hasn’t Seen ‘A Complete Unknown,’ The Movie That’s All About Him
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Lexy Perez
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Bob Dylan's early years explored in biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' with director Mangold diving into the enigmatic music legend's motivations for his electric reinvention.
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- Surprisingly, Dylan himself gave a warm and charming tweet about the film, ending with a plug for the book it's based on, showcasing his signature 'cut-to-the-chase' style.
- Mangold believes Dylan's electric switch at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival was more of an emotional family fight than a calculated cultural revolution, as the reclusive artist still doesn't fully understand his own motivations.
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Bob Dylan, James Mangold, Timothée Chalamet, Jay Cocks, Elijah Wald, Pete Seeger, The Hollywood Reporter, A Complete Unknown