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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.

20212h 1mRDocumentary, Music

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About The Velvet Underground

Directors
Todd Haynes
Cast
Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker, Jonas Mekas, Jonathan Richman
Genres
Documentary, Music
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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