Eat the Document is a rarely exhibited documentary of Bob Dylan's 1966 tour of England with the Hawks. It was shot under Dylan's direction by D. A. Pennebaker, whose groundbreaking documentary Dont Look Back chronicled Dylan's 1965 British tour. It was originally commissioned for the ABC television series Stage '66. Dylan himself, together with his longtime associate Howard Alk,and Robbie Robertson of The Band, edited Eat the Document. Documentary film is a broad category of cinematic expression united by the intent to remain factual or non-fictional. ... Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on 24 May 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and poet whose enduring contributions to American song are comparable, in fame and influence, to those of Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin, Woody Guthrie, and Hank Williams. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... The Band were an influential Canadian-American rock and roll group of the 1960s and 1970s. ... D.A. Pennebaker is a documentary filmmaker. ... Dont Look Back (sic) is a 1967 documentary film by D.A. Pennebaker that covers Bob Dylans 1965 concert tour of England. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is a television and radio network in the United States. ... Jaime Robert Robertson (born July 5, 1943 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a songwriter, guitarist and singer, probably best known for his membership in The Band. ...

While technically deficient and often poorly photographed, the film has its high moments (literally and figuratively), including excellent concert footage and exquisite renderings of some of Dylan's greatest songs of the period. It was never given a general theatrical release or made commercially available on any form of home video, but unauthorized copies circulate among Dylan collectors. A lengthy outtake featuring a drug-impaired Dylan in a taxi with John Lennon also circulates among collectors. John Lennon (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980) was best known as a singer, songwriter, poet and guitarist for the British rock band The Beatles. ...

The highlights of the film include an interview with the Manchester Free Trade Hall concert-goer who shouted "Judas!" during the second, electric half of the set; the performances with the Hawks; the scenes of Dylan and Robertson in hotel rooms throughout England playing otherwise-unreleased songs; and a piano duet with Johnny Cash. John R. Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was a vastly influential American country music singer, guitarist and songwriter. ...

Some of the concert footage made for Eat the Document was used in Martin Scorcese's recent documentary on Dylan, No Direction Home. Martin Scorsese (born November 17, 1942 in Queens, New York, USA) is an American film director. ... DVD cover No Direction Home is a documentary by Martin Scorsese that traces the life of Bob Dylan, and how he managed to make such a big impact in the 20th century. ...

Eat the Document is also a book by novelist Dana Spiotta. Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on 24 May 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and poet whose enduring contributions to American song are comparable, in fame and influence, to those of Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin, Woody Guthrie, and Hank Williams. ... // Albums Singles U.S. / North American releases 12/1962 Mixed Up Confusion / Corrina, Corrina A-side later included on the 1997 revised Biograph; B-side uncompiled 7/1963 Blowin In The Wind / Dont Think Twice from The Freewheelin Bob Dylan 4/1965 Subterranean Homesick Blues / She Belongs To Me...