- Culture
- 22 Oct 20
The documentary was initially announced in 2017.
Apple TV has announced that it has acquired the rights to The Velvet Underground, Todd Haynes' documentary on the legendary rock band.
The Velvet Underground is being produced by Polygram Entertainment, Motto Pictures, and Killer Films, in association with Federal Films. Producers on the documentary include Christine Vachon, Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, Carolyn Hepburn, and David Blackman. A premiere date has yet to be announced, but the documentary was directed and co-produced by Haynes.
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According to a press release, The Velvet Underground will include interviews with “key players” from the Velvet Underground era, as well as “a treasure trove of never-before-seen performances and a rich collection of recordings, Warhol films, and other experimental art.”