Shadow Kingdom: the Early Songs of Boba Dylan is a 2021 movie directed by Alma Har'El. Shot in California during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it features Dylan and his band playing through some of his early material as well as some more recent songs.
The short movie enjoyed a limited online release before being pulled 48 hours later... It is now being released alongside its soundtrack in both physical and digital format.
Confusingly, the musicians appearing in the movie are NOT the ones who are playing on the soundtrack... Instead, they are just miming to tracks laid down by Don Was (bass), T-Bone Burnett (guitar) and others. Because Bob Dylan never does things the usual way. So if you're looking for a concert movie of Dylan in his later years, this is not it.
What is it then? It's a document of sorts. A long-form video. An experience. It's fun, it's playful, and it's hypnotizing: the black and white photography is stunning, and the music is delightful. Just let yourselves be carried away by the whole thing and this it will be a rewarding watch.
The short movie enjoyed a limited online release before being pulled 48 hours later... It is now being released alongside its soundtrack in both physical and digital format.
Confusingly, the musicians appearing in the movie are NOT the ones who are playing on the soundtrack... Instead, they are just miming to tracks laid down by Don Was (bass), T-Bone Burnett (guitar) and others. Because Bob Dylan never does things the usual way. So if you're looking for a concert movie of Dylan in his later years, this is not it.
What is it then? It's a document of sorts. A long-form video. An experience. It's fun, it's playful, and it's hypnotizing: the black and white photography is stunning, and the music is delightful. Just let yourselves be carried away by the whole thing and this it will be a rewarding watch.