Eat the Document_
"Bob Dylan in '66"
Eat the Document is a documentary of Bob Dylan's 1966 tour of the United Kingdom 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. The film was originally commissioned for the ABC television series Stage '66. Though shooting had completed for the film, Dylan's July 1966 motorcycle accident delayed the editing process. Once well enough to work again, Dylan edited the film himself. ABC rejected the film as incomprehensible for a mainstream audience.
Starring
Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Robbie Robertson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Eat the Document was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
Eat the Document is a documentary of Bob Dylan's 1966 tour of the United Kingdom with the Hawks. It was shot under Dylan's direction by D. A. Pennebaker, who...
Eat the Document is a Documentary, Music film with a runtime of 0h 52m.
CAST (10)
Bob Dylan
Self
John Lennon
Self
Robbie Robertson
Self
Richard Manuel
Self
Rick Danko
Self
Garth Hudson
Self
Johnny Cash
Self
Albert Grossman
Self
Bob Neuwirth
Self
Mickey Jones
Self
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Eat the Document about?
Eat the Document is a documentary of Bob Dylan's 1966 tour of the United Kingdom 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. The film was originally commissioned for the ABC television series Stage '66. Though shooting had completed for the film, Dylan's July 1966 motorcycle accident delayed the editing process. Once well enough to work again, Dylan edited the film himself. ABC rejected the film as incomprehensible for a mainstream audience.
How long is Eat the Document?
Eat the Document has a runtime of 52 minutes (0h 52m).
Who stars in Eat the Document?
The cast of Eat the Document includes Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko.
What is the rating of Eat the Document?
Eat the Document has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
Music