Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years
“Covering the period after Dylan gave his life to Christ.”
Synopsis
Bob Dylan fell into the Arms of the Lord through the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. He made three Gospel albums, winning a Grammy for "Gotta Serve Somebody." However, his radical new direction alienated fans and enraged critics as he preached evangelical messages. In his first-ever interview, Dylan's Bible class teacher, Pastor Bill Dwyer, describes Dylan's born-again transformation. Legendary Slow Train Coming producer Jerry Wexler, background singer Regina McCrary, keyboardist Spooner Oldham, songwriter Al Kasha, San Francisco Chronicle rock reporter Joel Selvin, AJ Weberman and others tell the tale of Bob Dylan's Gospel Years. Director & Producer Joel Gilbert weaves the story of this monumental period of Dylan's life and music through revealing insider portraits, exclusive photos, live concert video and TV footage from 1975-1981, with visits to Rundown Studios, the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, the Vineyard Church, and the Fox Warfield Theatre.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
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- Original Title
- Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 1m
- Production Studios
- Highway 61 Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Gilbert
Producer
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What is Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years about?
Bob Dylan fell into the Arms of the Lord through the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. He made three Gospel albums, winning a Grammy for "Gotta Serve Somebody." However, his radical new direction alienated fans and enraged critics as he preached evangelical messages. In his first-ever interview, Dylan's Bible class teacher, Pastor Bill Dwyer, describes Dylan's born-again transformation. Legendary Slow Train Coming producer Jerry Wexler, background singer Regina McCrary, keyboardist Spooner Oldham, songwriter Al Kasha, San Francisco Chronicle rock reporter Joel Selvin, AJ Weberman and others tell the tale of Bob Dylan's Gospel Years. Director & Producer Joel Gilbert weaves the story of this monumental period of Dylan's life and music through revealing insider portraits, exclusive photos, live concert video and TV footage from 1975-1981, with visits to Rundown Studios, the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, the Vineyard Church, and the Fox Warfield Theatre.
Who directed Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years?
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Who stars in Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years?
The principal cast of Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years includes Joel Gilbert, Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, Scarlet Rivera.
When was Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years released and how long is it?
Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 4h 1m.