Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese — Criterion Collection DVD

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese is a Criterion Collection DVD about Bob Dylan’s 1975 tour. It combines archival footage, interviews, performances, and narrative elements, with supplemental interviews and restored performance footage listed for this edition.

At a glance

Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film examines Bob Dylan and the 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue through archival footage, interviews, and concert material.
Listed special features include new interviews with Scorsese, editor David Tedeschi, and writer Larry “Ratso” Sloman.
Includes restored footage of performances of “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here with You” and “Romance in Durango,” plus a previously unseen cut of “Tangled Up in Blue.”
The edition lists English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, a trailer, and written material by Dana Spiotta, Sam Shepard, Allen Ginsberg, and Anne Waldman.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Pairs performance footage with interviews and behind-the-scenes archival material, rather than presenting only a concert recording.
Supplemental interviews and restored performance footage add material beyond the main film.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.

Technical specifications

5 specifications

Disc and format
Media format	NTSC
Number of discs	1
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	January 19, 2021

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

Customer feedback describes the film as a historical document with strong performances, but reactions to the concert footage, music, and emotional tone are mixed. It is not described as a full concert film, so buyers seeking an uninterrupted show may want a different format.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Bob Dylan fans interested in the 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue and its cultural context.
Viewers who want a music documentary combining concert footage, interviews, and archival material.
Criterion Collection DVD buyers looking for supplemental interviews and restored performance clips.

Less suited to

Viewers primarily seeking a full-length, uninterrupted concert film.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Customer feedback highlights the film’s perceived craftsmanship, historical-document value, performances, and look at Dylan’s youth. Reactions to the concert footage and music are mixed, including a view that it is not a full concert film, while emotional responses range from finding it haunting to considering it self-indulgent. For buyers, that distinction matters: the edition includes performance footage, but its central appeal is a documentary portrait rather than a complete concert presentation.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as a well-made film and historical document, and praise its performances and perspective on Dylan’s youth.

Mixed feedback

Customer reactions to the concert footage vary, and some note that it is not a full concert film.
Feedback on the music content and emotional impact is mixed, with some finding the film haunting and others calling it self-indulgent.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a full concert film?

No. The listing describes a documentary combining archival footage, interviews, and performance material. Customer feedback also notes that it is not a full concert film.

What extras are listed for this DVD?

The listed features include interviews with Martin Scorsese, David Tedeschi, and Larry “Ratso” Sloman, restored performance footage, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and written material.

Does this DVD include restored performance footage?

Yes. The listing identifies restored footage of “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here with You” and “Romance in Durango,” along with a previously unseen cut of “Tangled Up in Blue.”