Dylan Speaks

This documentary captures a televised press conference featuring Bob Dylan, filmed on December 3, 1965, at the KQED studios in San Francisco. Hosted by Ralph J. Gleason, the event took place during a transformative period for the musician. In 1965, Dylan moved away from folk music with the album Bringing It All Back Home and later released the rock-oriented Highway 61 Revisited, while the song Like a Rolling Stone reached the second position on the US charts. The session occurred following a contentious appearance at the Newport Folk Festival, where Dylan faced audience hostility for using an electric guitar. This production serves as the only filmed press conference from that specific era of his career.

The film was directed by Robert N. Zagone and produced by Ralph J. Gleason Productions. The cast includes Bob Dylan and Ralph J. Gleason, alongside Bill Graham and Larry Hankin. The documentary also features archive footage of Allen Ginsberg. With a runtime of 53 minutes, the film provides a historical record of a pivotal moment in American music history.