The Velvet Underground

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“As much about New York of the ’60s and ’70s as about the rise and fall of a group that has been called as influential as the Beatles.” —New York Film Festival 

The Velvet Underground
Directed by Todd Haynes
(USA, 2021, Digital)

The seminal band the Velvet Underground became a cultural touchstone representing a range of contradictions, rooted in high art and street culture. Acclaimed feature filmmaker Todd Haynes captures the spirit of the New York group in his first documentary. A truly immersive homage, The Velvet Underground features interviews with surviving band members John Cale, Moe Tucker, and Mary Woronov; never-before-seen performances; a rich collection of recordings; and Warhol Factory film excerpts.

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