Still from The Velvet Underground — The Velvet Underground (2021) — Todd HaynesPhotographed by Edward Lachman

Todd Haynes

The Velvet Underground

Name: The Velvet Underground
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2021
Duration: 121 min

United States / English / 2021 / 2h 1m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Documentary Music

Criterion Collection: Spine №1164
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Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorTodd Haynes

WriterTodd Haynes

CinematographerEdward Lachman

EditorAffonso Gonçalves, Adam Kurnitz

ProducerCarolyn Hepburn, Julie Goldman, Christine Vachon, Christopher Clements, David Blackman, Todd Haynes

Cast

Lou Reedas Self (archive footage)

John Caleas Self

Sterling Morrisonas Self (archive footage)

Maureen Tuckeras Self

Jonas Mekasas Self

Jonathan Richmanas Self

John Watersas Self

Nicoas Self (archive footage)

David Bowieas Self (voice)

Doug Yuleas Self (archive footage)

Danny Fieldsas Self

La Monte Youngas Self

Amy Taubinas Self

Allen Ginsbergas Self (archive footage)

Mary Woronovas Self

Marian Zazeelaas Self

Jackson Browneas Self

Joseph Freemanas Self

Cass Elliotas Self (archive footage)

Tony Conradas Self (voice)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Velvet Goldmine1998

Both directed by Todd Haynes

Leaving Oct 31

Or

I’m Not There2007Both directed by Todd Haynes
Poison1991Both directed by Todd Haynes

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