The film takes place in 1960s New York City, chronicling the rapid ascent of 19-year-old Bob Dylan, a Minnesota musician, as a folk singer, from small venues to international stardom, culminating in his iconic electric rock-and-roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

A Complete Unknown
Bob Dylan's 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance revolutionized music, effortlessly merging rock and folk styles, cementing his status as a cultural icon.