The Velvet Underground (2021)

  • R
  • 09/03/2021 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 2h 1m

Overview

Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.

Todd Haynes

Writer, Director

Cast

Lou Reed's headshot

Lou Reed

Self (archive footage)
John Cale's headshot

John Cale

Self
Sterling Morrison's headshot

Sterling Morrison

Self (archive footage)
Maureen Tucker's headshot

Maureen Tucker

Self
Jonas Mekas's headshot

Jonas Mekas

Self
Jonathan Richman's headshot

Jonathan Richman

Self
John Waters's headshot

John Waters

Self
Nico's headshot

Nico

Self (archive footage)

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