“This film is not sanctioned by the Artist.” That warning should alert you to the fact that these nine videotaped interviews with Bob Dylan in the 1970s and 1980s might not agree with Bob Dylan’s current thinking. Released in 2015, this 100 minute DVD presents Dylan talking about the music industry, religion, and dealing with his fans in a series of interviews of various quality.
I’ve read a couple biographies of Bob Dylan, listened to over a dozen of his albums, seen Dylan in concert (with The Band) and continue to listen to his music on a regular basis. People freaked out when Dylan won a Nobel Prize, but I consider him deserving of this honor. In 2022, Dylan sold his entire catalog of songs to Universal Music Group/Sony at sale price that was a sizable nine figure amount, north of $200 million.
I’m not sure I learned anything new watching Bob Dylan In His Own Words but it was shocking how quick he aged from interview to interview. GRADE: B-
He certainly looks a LOT younger in that picture than he does now. I’m a fan, but I’ll skip this one.
Jeff, I picked up BOB DYLAN IN HIS OWN WORDS at a recent Library Sale for a dollar. That’s about all it’s worth.