The Velvet Underground

A kaleidoscopic, artful collage of archival footage and voices that immerses you in a restless avant-garde scene.

Directed by

Todd Haynes

Genres

Documentary, Music

Starring

Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, music, identity, ambition

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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