Film Screening & Discussion — The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival
When:
Thursday, Jun 06, 2024 2:00p -
4:00p
Thursday, Jun 06, 2024 2:00p -
4:00p
Where:
Boston Public Library: Rabb Lecture Hall
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Lectures & Conferences, Movies, Music, Social Good
Event website:
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/66071c501e57af28003d8ce0
As part of our "Revolutionary Music: Music and Social Change" programmatic theme, join us for a film screening of an unvarnished chronicle of Bob Dylan's metamorphosis from folk to rock musician via appearances at the Newport Folk Festival between 1963 and 1965. Local professor Barry Marshall will lead a discussion about the film and also hand out lyric sheets of Dylan's early protest songs.
This program is presented by the Boston Public Library as part of our Never Too Late Group created with older adults in mind. Due to the ample seating available in the Rabb Lecture Hall, registration is not required; instead, seating is first come, first served. We will open doors 15 minutes in advance of the program.
About the film
The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival (1h 23m | Not Rated) is a 2007 documentary film about Bob Dylan's appearances at the Newport Folk Festival in three successive years: 1963, 1964, and 1965, directed by Murray Lerner.
This documentary not only shows the metamorphosis of Bob Dylan’ music from writing some of the greatest folk protest anthems through his more personal writing which ends up making his music even more universal and then with his change of performance approach to electrical rock n’ roll and blues styles that truly created a revolution in popular music.
About Barry Marshall
Barry Marshall is a Senior Affiliated Faculty member in the Visual and Media Arts Department at Emerson College, teaching classes in Film and Media History as well as Copyright. He has had an extensive career as well as a musician and record producer and has produced and written songs for several films and television shows. He also curates and presents film programs at the Boston Public Library.
About Revolutionary Music: Music and Social Change
Revolutionary Music will use a combination of programs and examples from BPL's collections to celebrate music's rich history of catalyzing social change, acting as a powerful conduit for dissent, unity, awareness, and cultural influence. From spirituals to jazz, folk, reggae, punk, and hip-hop, various music genres have echoed societal shifts and served as a voice for some of the protests and movements that have changed the course of history. Through captivating performances and discussions, curated booklists and playlists, and thought-provoking displays, the BPL is set to explore and celebrate the transformative impact of music on social change throughout the year.
Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Adult Programs Department at [email protected] or 617-859-2129. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.
