One of those figures was none other than singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez. Thankfully, in A Complete Unknown, Baez is not treated as a mere passing fling, and more importantly, we see how the folk artist’s fierce talent and commercial success was key in launching Dylan’s career.

Monica Barbaro transformed herself into a legitimate folk singer to play a 20th Century Icon in James Mangold's 'A Complete Unknown'

James Mangold’s new Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is an absolute triumph, with critics raving about stellar performances from big names like Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning and Edward Norton. Another major standout that people can’t stop talking about is Monica Barbaro,