The Velvet Underground (film)

The Velvet Underground is an upcoming documentary film directed and produced by Todd Haynes that follows the band The Velvet Underground.[2]

The Velvet Underground
Promotional release poster
Directed byTodd Haynes
Produced by
CinematographyEdward Lachman[1]
Edited by
Production
companies
Distributed byApple TV+
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Production

In August 2017, Todd Haynes was hired to direct and produce a documentary film following The Velvet Underground.[3] Haynes received co-operation of the surviving members of the band including John Cale.[4][5] Interviews for the film were shot in 2018.[6]

Release

In October 2020, Apple TV+ acquired distribution rights to the film.[7]

References
  1. "Every Story Has its Own Language". British Cinematographer. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  2. Strauss, Matthew (October 21, 2020). "The Velvet Underground Documentary, Directed by Todd Haynes, Is Coming to Apple TV+". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  3. Kreps, Daniel (August 7, 2017). "Director Todd Haynes Plans Velvet Underground Documentary". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  4. Siegel, Tatiana (May 15, 2019). "Cannes: Todd Haynes to Direct Doc on The Velvet Underground (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  5. Day-Ramos, Dino (January 27, 2018). "Todd Haynes To Direct And Produce 'The Velvet Underground' Feature Docu For Polygram, Verve". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  6. Radish, Christina (December 6, 2019). "Director Todd Haynes on 'Dark Waters' and His Upcoming 'Velvet Underground' Documentary". Collider. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  7. Donnelly, Matt (October 21, 2020). "Todd Haynes-Directed 'Velvet Underground' Documentary Lands at Apple (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
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