World Tour 1966: The Home Movies
With a set of drums and an 8mm color home movie camera, Mickey Jones toured the world in 1966 with Bob Dylan and The Band. He captured on film what became known as "The tour that changed Rock and Roll forever." The booing crowds, the scathing reviews, the stomping feet, the infamous catcall of "Judas!" ... all of this in response to Dylan trading in his acoustic folk guitar for an electric sound. Now, for the first time, drummer-turned-actor Mickey Jones (Sling Blade, Home Improvement), with the help of Director Joel Gilbert, chronicles the legendary 1966 Bob Dylan World Tour through his recently discovered home movies. The updated release includes new, exclusive full-length interviews with Charlie Daniels, Johnny Rivers, 1966 World Tour and Gaslight tapes sound man Richard Alderson, and new insights and revelations by Mickey Jones.
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers an intimate and unvarnished look at The Beach Boys' legendary 1966 world tour. Featuring rarely seen Super 8 footage shot by the band members themselves, it captures candid moments of the band on and off stage. The film provides a raw and personal glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of life on the road during a pivotal era for the group.
Critical Reception
Critically acclaimed for its unique perspective and candid portrayal, 'World Tour 1966: The Home Movies' was praised for offering a rare, unfiltered look at The Beach Boys during a tumultuous yet creatively fertile period. Reviewers highlighted the authenticity of the home movie footage and its ability to humanize the iconic band members.
What Reviewers Say
- Offers an unprecedentedly intimate and candid look at The Beach Boys.
- The Super 8 footage provides a unique, raw, and unvarnished perspective on touring life.
- A valuable historical document for fans and music historians alike.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its authenticity and the rare, personal glimpse it offered into the lives of The Beach Boys during their 1966 tour. Many appreciated the unscripted nature of the footage, finding it a refreshing counterpoint to more polished documentaries.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The Super 8 footage used in the documentary was discovered in a storage unit belonging to Beach Boys member Mike Love, having been largely forgotten for decades.
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