# Dont Look Back (1967)

> A sly, intimate vérité snapshot of Bob Dylan in transition, where restless performances and evasive encounters reveal an artist reshaping folk music and his public identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/103

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: D. A. Pennebaker
- Cast: Bob Dylan, Albert Grossman, Bob Neuwirth, Joan Baez, Alan Price, Tito Burns, Donovan, Derroll Adams
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061589/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, playful, enigmatic, music night, documentary night

## Synopsis

A glimpse into the vibrant world of 1960s music through the eyes of a young icon.

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