More than 20 performances feature artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Johnny Cash at the Newport Folk Festival from 1963 to 1966.
“Newport is an oasis of beautiful music - and beautiful people ... who take the high road to”
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More than 20 performances feature artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Johnny Cash at the Newport Folk Festival from 1963 to 1966.
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Synopsis
Bob Dylan performs at the Newport Folk Festival, captured in black and white from 1963 to 1966. The documentary features performances by Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and Peter, Paul and Mary. Blues artists Son House and Howlin' Wolf discuss their craft. The Osborne Brothers play bluegrass, while Johnny Cash, Judy Collins, and others offer musical philosophy. Conversations about folk music's appeal run throughout, with a clean-cut crowd enjoying the performances.
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Why Watch
- See performances by Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.
- Find out about the roots of American folk music.
- Meet influential artists like Pete Seeger and Howlin' Wolf.
Did You Know
- Bob Dylan performed both acoustic and electric sets at the festival.
- The Newport Folk Festival footage spans from 1963 to 1966.
- Son House and Mike Bloomfield discuss the blues in the film.
- The Osborne Brothers represent the bluegrass genre in the documentary.
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Who were the headliners at the Newport Folk Festival featured in the documentary?
The headliners included Peter, Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and Bob Dylan.
What types of music are represented in the documentary?
The documentary features performances of folk, blues, and bluegrass music.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Festival'?
The duration of the documentary is 97 minutes.
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