The Velvet Underground

This documentary explores the history and cultural impact of the American rock band The Velvet Underground. Using an avant-garde approach, the film presents an oral history of the group by combining exclusive interviews with archival footage. It examines how the band developed a revolutionary sound that blended street culture with high art, becoming a symbol of contradictions through music that was both rooted in its specific era and timeless.

Directed and written by Todd Haynes, the film was released in 2021. In the chronological order of his work, it follows Dark Waters and precedes May December. The production features appearances by band members John Cale and Maureen Tucker, as well as Jonas Mekas and Jonathan Richman. Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison appear through archival footage. The film was produced by Killer Films, Federal Films, Polygram Entertainment, and Motto Pictures.

The movie holds a rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB based on 124 votes. Film critics gave the production a higher score of 8.1/10 across 133 reviews.