Bob Dylan film I’m Not There arrives on DVD in May

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By M&C News Apr 24, 2008, 16:48 GMT

Unearthing the emotional underpinnings of the complex life and legacy of musician Bob Dylan - I’m Not There comes alive on DVD on May 6th from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. Directed by Academy Award-nominated Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven), I’m Not There is a bold narrative that explores the personal and professional experiences of a true American icon. Garnering three awards at the 2007 Venice Film Festival, including Special Jury Prize and Best Actress, Cate Blanchett, I’m Not There was recently awarded the honorary Robert Altman Award at the 2008 Spirit Awards.
I’m Not There features an all-star cast with six actors each portraying a different aspect of Bob Dylan including Blanchett, Christian Bale (Rescue Dawn), Richard Gere (Chicago), the late Heath Ledger (Brokeback Mountain) as well as Ben Whishaw (Layer Cake) and Marcus Carl Franklin (“Law & Order”). It also features a stellar supporting cast including Julianne Moore (Children of Men) and Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain).

I’m Not There not only uncovers an intimate biographical story unbeknownst to Dylan’s fans and the general public, but it also sheds light on the creativity and uniqueness in his music, style, voice, and personality. The I’m Not There soundtrack mixes original Dylan recordings with existing covers, including new versions by a variety of musicians including Ritchie Havens, Iggy Pop, John Doe and Sonic Youth, among others.

Synopsis:

Since arriving in New York City’s folk music scene in the 1960s, American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has become a major figure in popular music, influencing millions with his chart topping songs. His records have earned Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Awards, and he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Special Features include:

9 Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
Audio Commentary with Director Todd Haynes
Premiere Featurette
Making Of I’m Not There
Subterranean Homesick Blues Music Video
Audition Tapes – Ben Whishaw and Marcus Carl Franklin
Gag Reel
Conversation with Todd Haynes
Making of the Soundrack
Dylan Filmography
Dylan Discography
New York Times Article on the Film Written by Robert Sullivan
On Screen Lyric Stream