Eat the Document
“Bob Dylan in '66”
Synopsis
Eat the Document is a documentary of Bob Dylan's 1966 tour of the United Kingdom with the Hawks. It was shot under Dylan's direction by D. A. Pennebaker, whose groundbreaking documentary Dont Look Back chronicled Dylan's 1965 British tour. The film was originally commissioned for the ABC television series Stage '66. Though shooting had completed for the film, Dylan's July 1966 motorcycle accident delayed the editing process. Once well enough to work again, Dylan edited the film himself. ABC rejected the film as incomprehensible for a mainstream audience.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Dylan
- Original Title
- Eat the Document
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Dylan
Howard Alk
Bob Dylan, Howard Alk
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Dylan
Director
Bob Dylan
Editor
Howard Alk
Editor
Howard Alk
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Eat the Document about?
Eat the Document is a documentary of Bob Dylan's 1966 tour of the United Kingdom with the Hawks. It was shot under Dylan's direction by D. A. Pennebaker, whose groundbreaking documentary Dont Look Back chronicled Dylan's 1965 British tour. The film was originally commissioned for the ABC television series Stage '66. Though shooting had completed for the film, Dylan's July 1966 motorcycle accident delayed the editing process. Once well enough to work again, Dylan edited the film himself. ABC rejected the film as incomprehensible for a mainstream audience.
Who directed Eat the Document?
Eat the Document was directed by Bob Dylan.
Who stars in Eat the Document?
The principal cast of Eat the Document includes Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko.
When was Eat the Document released and how long is it?
Eat the Document was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eat the Document?
Eat the Document holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).