• SOLD OUT •
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 • 4:30
$15. General
$13. Seniors & Youth
$10. CAFILM members
AN EVENING OF MUSICAL HISTORY AND SOCIAL CHANGE
SCREEING + CONVERSATION
WITH STEVE JENKINS, DIRECTOR OF THE BOB DYLAN CENTER IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL KRASNY
Join us for a special screening of a dozen rare short films and videos showcasing Bob Dylan on stage and behind the scenes. These compelling visuals, carefully selected from the Bob Dylan Archive, span decades and musical styles, offering a unique glimpse into the artist’s unparalleled career. This special screening is a rare opportunity to witness previously unreleased clips that capture the essence of Dylan’s artistic evolution.
Following the screening, get ready for an intimate on-stage conversation Steven Jenkins, director of the Bob Dylan Center, joins us for an intimate on-stage conversation with award winning journalist Michael Krasny, (former host of KQED’s Forum). This is not just a glimpse into Dylan’s career; it’s a chance to delve into the man behind the music and explore the cultural impact of Dylan’s artistry.
Spanning decades and musical styles, this far-ranging program of short films and videos culled from the Bob Dylan Archive features rare and previously unreleased clips of Dylan on stage and in the studio:
Selections include Dylan’s first film soundtrack for 1961’s Autopsy on Operation Abolition; a devastating solo rendition of “Ballad of Hollis Brown” from the 1963 TV Special Folk Songs and More Folk Songs; a rollicking 1976 take on “I Pity the Poor Immigrant” with Joan Baez; a gospel-infused “Blowin’ in the Wind;” an apocalyptically rocking “When the Night Comes Falling from the Sky” with Dylan backed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers; loving tributes to Johnny Cash and Tony Bennett; a glimpse into the Archive’s film restoration project with never-before-seen footage of “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” from 1966; and many more treasures from the Archive.
THE BOB DYLAN CENTER, established in May 2022 in Tulsa, OK, is dedicated to exploring Dylan’s music and artistry as a catalyst for personal expression and cultural change.
STEVEN JENKINS, with his extensive leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, including the University of California Press, Glide Foundation, SFFILM/SF International Film Festival, Frameline/SF International LGBTQ Film Festival, and more, will guide us through this evening of musical history and cultural celebration.