A Complete Unknown - Play it loud

Bob Dylan visits a New York hospital to meet his idol, Woody Guthrie. Pete Seeger is already in the room with Woody. As Woody is sick, he can't speak directly with Bob, so Pete helps "translate" what Woody says. Woody expresses interest in hearing Bob's work and asks him to play a song. Impressed by Bob's talent, Pete invites him to stay at his house.

Recognizing Bob's talent, Pete introduces him to audiences and connects him with other folk singers. Bob's performances are a hit, and he soon finds a manager. With help from his new label, Bob releases a cover album, though sales are disappointing.

At the church, Bob performs and begins chatting with Sylvie afterward. They start spending time together, and he eventually moves into her apartment. Though they live happily together for a while, Sylvie feels Bob is hiding parts of himself from her. After an argument, Sylvie leaves for a trip.

Meanwhile, Bob has been following the news unfold and creating several songs in response. He begins collaborating with Joan Baez, a prominent folk singer, and they soon start dating. Bob has now achieved fame and gathered a following. Despite his increased popularity, he feels dissatisfied with his current situation. Fans only want to hear his old songs, and crowds expect him to perform whenever he appears in public. This constrains him. Yearning for more creative freedom, he forms his own band and records new music.

Bob is selected as the headline performer for the Newport Folk Festival. Before the event, he visits Sylvie at her home and invites her to join him, which she accepts. At the festival, Bob performs a duet with Joan Baez, causing Sylvie to feel uncomfortable once again. Unable to handle the situation, Sylvie leaves. Bob pursues her, but fails to persuade her to return.

The committee is concerned about Bob's song selection, as his new material differs from traditional folk music. With his setlist still undecided, Bob receives encouragement from Johnny Cash to stick with his original vision. On stage, Bob performs with his band playing electric rock guitar. Some audience members become upset that he's not performing the folk songs expected at the festival. Committee members attempt to cut his performance short by unplugging equipment, but they're prevented by others. Despite the controversy, the performance is successful. To appease the audience, Bob concludes with a folk song encore. The following day, Bob rides away on his motorcycle. He returns to the hospital to visit his idol, Woody Guthrie.

As performers, artists don't just want to just entertain people, but they also want to create something meaningful to themselves. Becoming too commercial can stifle their creative freedom and diminish their passion for making music.

Bob Dylan transformed himself throughout his career. Initially a mystery, he rose to fame through his powerful songs. While his past may remain largely unknown to most people, what he creates matters more than who he was.