Spawning both politically charged folk ballads that came to embody the very spirit of the turbulent 1960s ("The Times They are a-Changin") and sprawling, stream-of-consciousness litanies that irrevocably changed the face of rock music ("Like a Rolling Stone"), the years between 1961-1966 were inarguably the most artistically fertile for legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan. Director Martin Scorsese -- who had previously worked with Dylan on the Band's farewell concert film THE LAST WALTZ (1978) -- crafts an unprecedented exploration of the musician's creative process during this crucial five-year period with the historical PBS documentary event NO DIRECTION HOME. Part of PBS's AMERICAN MASTERS series, the film is the first ever film biography of the enigmatic, near-reclusive Dylan, who grants Scorsese his first full-length interview in 20 years for a startlingly intimate and endlessly revealing portrait of a true American icon.

Bookended by his early days in the legendary Greenwich Village folk scene and the 1966 motorcycle accident that nearly claimed his life, Dylan's exclusive interview is supplemented with a wealth of archival footage that includes personal home movies from his childhood in Minnesota; unreleased interviews with colleagues Allen Ginsberg, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, and Maria Muldaur; and rare live performances of classics like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Mr. Tambourine Man." In addition, the Bob Dylan Archives opens its extensive film, tape, and stills collection for never-before-seen concert and television appearances (including the infamous "electric" set at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival), outtakes from D.A. Pennebaker's acclaimed 1967 documentary DON'T LOOK BACK, and more. The result is a richly visual counterpart to Dylan's bestselling memoir CHRONICLES: VOLUME 1 that stands as a cinematic testament to the life and work of one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century.

"Fans will be positively enthralled at the well-preserved nuggets, and neophytes will understand the fuss over the musician and the man."
-- Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews

"Creates a portrait that is deep, sympathetic, perceptive and yet finally leaves Dylan shrouded in mystery, which is where he properly lives."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

"A document that will satiate Dylan fans over repeated viewings and should bring naysayers into the Dylan fold."
-- Phil Gallo, Variety

"No Direction Home ...becomes a portal back in time, a chance to relive some of...the most exciting years in the history of politics, personality and music."
-- Bill Gibron, DVDTalk.com

# Director: Martin Scorsese
# Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
# Format: Color, Box set
# Rated: NR
# Studio: Paramount Home Video
# DVD Release Date: September 20, 2005
# DVD Features:

* Available subtitles: English
* Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
* Bob Dylan Performances:
* Blowin' in the Wind
* Girl of the North Country
* Man of Constant Sorrow
* Mr. Tambourine Man
* Love Minus Zero/No Limit
* Like a Rolling Stone
* One Too Many Mornings
* Other Features
* Unused promotion spot for "Positively 4th Street"
* "I Can't Leave Her Behind" - Work in progress in hotel room
* Number of discs: 2

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