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Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan

Synopsis

This fascinating program tells the story of the music and artists that have influenced Bob Dylan throughout his career. Although his reputation as a songwriter stands supreme, Dylan has often covered tracks from vintage blues, folk and country performers or incorporated elements from them into his own material. "Down The Tracks" explores the lives and work of many of these artists and how Dylan interacted with them through archive performance and interview footage alongside new interviews and documentary material.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 15, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stephen Gammond
Original Title
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stephen Gammond

Department Leadership Roster

Stephen Gammond

Director

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What is Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan about?

This fascinating program tells the story of the music and artists that have influenced Bob Dylan throughout his career. Although his reputation as a songwriter stands supreme, Dylan has often covered tracks from vintage blues, folk and country performers or incorporated elements from them into his own material. "Down The Tracks" explores the lives and work of many of these artists and how Dylan interacted with them through archive performance and interview footage alongside new interviews and documentary material.

Who directed Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan?

Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan was directed by Stephen Gammond.

Who stars in Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan?

The principal cast of Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan includes Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Blind Willie McTell, Lead Belly, Mississippi John Hurt.

When was Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan released and how long is it?

Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.