Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Synopsis
Powerful music leaps from the air and can change the actual world. At the Newport Folk Festivals in the early 1960s, the molecules were electric with rebellion and democracy, with anger and hope. Musicians drove that change — Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Pete Seeger but also banjo players from coal country, remote Georgia gospel artists, rural Canadian fishermen, and the opportunities created for the urban kids to mingle with those they’d not ordinarily encounter.
Top Cast
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Johnny Cash
Self (archive footage)
Bob Dylan
Self (archive footage)
Joan Baez
Self (archive footage)
Pete Seeger
Self (archive footage)
Mississippi John Hurt
Self (archive footage)
John Lee Hooker
Self (archive footage)
Mimi Fariña
Self (archive footage)
Richard Farina
Self (archive footage)
Bill Monroe
Self (archive footage)
Judy Collins
Self (archive footage)
Howlin' Wolf
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Gordon
- Original Title
- Newport and the Great Folk Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Gordon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newport and the Great Folk Dream
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What is Newport and the Great Folk Dream about?
Powerful music leaps from the air and can change the actual world. At the Newport Folk Festivals in the early 1960s, the molecules were electric with rebellion and democracy, with anger and hope. Musicians drove that change — Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Pete Seeger but also banjo players from coal country, remote Georgia gospel artists, rural Canadian fishermen, and the opportunities created for the urban kids to mingle with those they’d not ordinarily encounter.
Who directed Newport and the Great Folk Dream?
Newport and the Great Folk Dream was directed by Robert Gordon.
Who stars in Newport and the Great Folk Dream?
The principal cast of Newport and the Great Folk Dream includes Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Mississippi John Hurt.
When was Newport and the Great Folk Dream released and how long is it?
Newport and the Great Folk Dream was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.