directed by: Todd Haynes, year: 2021
actors: Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker

An intimate, richly textured documentary that traces the Velvet Underground’s arc from 1960s New York beginnings to their enduring influence on art and rock. Todd Haynes blends archival performances, interviews, and Warhol-era imagery to show how Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, and Maureen Tucker pushed boundaries with stark minimalism, provocative lyrics, and experimental sound. The film situates the band within the wider avant-garde scene that shaped modern music.

Bohemian, Documentary, Music Documentary, Rock, Biographical