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Our take
Young Bob Dylan arrives in 1960s New York and rises through folk music. Rated M for language, smoking, brief sexuality and thematic elements. Artistic rebellion, protest-era politics, casual smoking and references to depression and suicide in song lyrics all feature. Best for teens interested in music history and 1960s culture.
Uplifting themes
Artistic integrity, speaking truth to power and finding your voice matter deeply Dylan and his peers model creative courage, though personal choices stay complicated
Story (may spoil tone)
New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
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Violence Anti-war lyrics reference guns and bombs, without graphic battlefield v…
Anti-war lyrics reference guns and bombs, without graphic battlefield violence
Language Frequent strong language, including the f-word
Frequent strong language, including the f-word
Sex / nudity Romantic relationships and suggestive song lyrics appear, with brief in…
Romantic relationships and suggestive song lyrics appear, with brief intimacy possible
Drugs / alcohol Frequent cigarette smoking and party drinking show up in 1960s club sce…
Frequent cigarette smoking and party drinking show up in 1960s club scenes
Frightening Emotional intensity around fame and protest, with little horror-style s…
Emotional intensity around fame and protest, with little horror-style scare content
Self-harm / suicide Suicide comes up in song lyrics and literary talk, without graphic depi…
Suicide comes up in song lyrics and literary talk, without graphic depiction
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Depression and emotional isolation surface around fame and relationships
Depression and emotional isolation surface around fame and relationships
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- How did folk music help people talk about war and civil rights?
- What does it mean to stay authentic when fame arrives quickly?
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