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The Velvet Underground

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.

Top Cast

  • Lou Reed

    Lou Reed

    Self (archive footage)

  • John Cale

    John Cale

    Self

  • Sterling Morrison

    Sterling Morrison

    Self (archive footage)

  • Maureen Tucker

    Maureen Tucker

    Self

  • Jonas Mekas

    Jonas Mekas

    Self

  • Jonathan Richman

    Jonathan Richman

    Self

  • John Waters

    John Waters

    Self

  • Nico

    Nico

    Self (archive footage)

  • David Bowie

    David Bowie

    Self (voice)

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.

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