No Direction Home (2005)

47. No Direction Home (Scorsese)  Documentary that follows Dylan from his birth in Minnesota to his ascent to pop stardom in 1966. Although I Fast-forwarded through a lot of Dylan's songs I found this documentary fascinating. It seems Dylan started as a folk sing in Greenwich Village, then "betrayed' his left-wing fans by changing to an electric guitar and Rock and Roll. While enjoyable, I would have loved to hear more Johnny Cash, Chester Burnett, Clancy Brothers, and Odetta. Funniest moment - Pete Seeger can't understand a Dylan Rock and Roll song & demands an Ax to cut the cables.Side note: Dylan illustrates a time honored truth. Even the most obnoxious girly-man can be a chick magnet - as long as he sings well. Summary:An interesting and well directed documentary on the young Bob Dylan Rating **1/2