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The Velvet Underground

2021•2h 1m•★ 6.8•Released

DocumentaryMusic

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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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.

Movie details

Release date: 2021
Runtime: 2h 1m
Genres: Documentary, Music
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Todd Haynes
Production: Motto Pictures, Polygram Entertainment, Verve Label Group, Killer Films, Federal Films

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Portrait of Jonas Mekas

Jonas Mekas

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Portrait of Jonathan Richman

Jonathan Richman

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