The Ballad of a True Original is a behind-the-scenes look at how the cast and crew of A Complete Unknown approached the challenge of honoring Bob Dylan’s creative legacy. Through interviews with director James Mangold, Timothée Chalamet, and the film’s music team, the piece explores why all of Dylan’s songs were performed live on set, and how his rebellious, genre-defying spirit shaped the tone of the entire production. The result is a tribute to one of the most influential artists in American history, and to the bold creative decisions made to tell his story authentically.