Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese is a 2019 documentary that chronicles Bob Dylan’s legendary 1975 concert tour across New England and Canada. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film blends authentic archival footage with fictional elements, creating a unique narrative that challenges viewers to discern reality from artifice. Featuring interviews with Dylan, Joan Baez, and other key tour figures, alongside invented characters played by actors, the documentary captures the spirit of a turbulent America and Dylan’s artistic reinvention during a time of national uncertainty.

The film highlights the intimate, small-venue performances of the Revue, showcasing Dylan’s evolving music and his collaborations with poets, activists, and fellow musicians. Interwoven personal stories, including Dylan’s support for wrongfully convicted boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, deepen the portrait of the tour’s cultural significance. More than a traditional concert film, Scorsese’s work serves as a mythic time capsule that reflects on creativity, memory, and the power of storytelling in shaping history.