The Velvet Underground

Directed by Todd Haynes
R
October 15, 2021    2h 1mDocumentary, Music
7.398%79%6.8
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A documentary on the rock band The Velvet Underground - Lou Reed, John Cale (later replaced by Doug Yule), Sterling Morrison and Maureen Tucker. We see the backgrounds of the members, their history and, through interviews with contemporaries, influence.
  • Lou ReedSelf (archive footage)
  • John CaleSelf
  • Sterling MorrisonSelf (archive footage)
  • Maureen TuckerSelf
  • Jonas MekasSelf
  • Jonathan RichmanSelf
  • John WatersSelf
  • NicoSelf (archive footage)
  • David BowieSelf (voice)
  • Doug YuleSelf (archive footage)
  • Danny FieldsSelf
  • La Monte YoungSelf
  • Amy TaubinSelf
  • Allen GinsbergSelf (archive footage)
  • Mary WoronovSelf
  • Marian ZazeelaSelf
  • Jackson BrowneSelf
  • Joseph FreemanSelf
  • Cass ElliotSelf (archive footage)
  • Tony ConradSelf (voice)

The Velvet Underground Ratings & Reviews

  • Liam BurdettJuly 6, 2025
    It’s great if you want an overall summary of the band. However it feels like some details are largely brushed over.

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