Apple TV+ Shares 'The Velvet Underground' Trailer Ahead of October 15 Premiere

[MacRumors]

Apple has released the trailer for "The Velvet Underground," an upcoming TV+ documentary from Todd Haynes that follows the rise of the 1960s band of the same name.

Headlined by Lou Reed and once managed by artist Andy Warhol, The Velvet Underground was known as the "house band" at the Factory, which was Warhol's studio that served as a hangout for artists and a venue for legendary parties.

Running at around two hours, "The Velvet Underground" will feature never before seen performances and recordings, Warhol films, experimental art, and in-depth interviews with key players of that time.

The Velvet Underground created a new sound that changed the world of music, cementing its place as one of rock 'n' roll's most revered bands. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Todd Haynes, "The Velvet Underground" shows just how the group became a cultural touchstone representing a range of contradictions: the band is both of their time, yet timeless; literary yet realistic; rooted in high art and street culture.

"The Velvet Underground" premieres on Apple TV+ on October 15, 2021, and joins several other documentaries that Apple has picked up such as Werner Herzog's "Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds," "Boys State," "Beastie Boys Story," "Dads," and "The Elephant Queen."

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[Eduardo1971]

Yes!
Finally! Looking forward to Todd Haynes documentary on this seminal art-rock band!

 

[testcard]

Definitely worth a watch.

 

[mrsmith1]

Very much looking forward to seeing this.

 

[Expos of 1969]

This has potential. The 1970s music series was quite good.

 

[laz232]

The only things that I have enjoyed on Apple TV+ so far has been the Beastie Boys documentary (as a non-fan it was interesting and digestible) - this also looks good - if the editing isn't too full of quick-cuts.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

I don’t have Apple TV. But FYI Todd Haynes is one of the best filmmakers in the world.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

The only things that I have enjoyed on Apple TV+ so far has been the Beastie Boys documentary (as a non-fan it was interesting and digestible) - this also looks good - if the editing isn't too full of quick-cuts.

Hopefully not, but Apple trailers don’t always depict the editing of the show itself. Haynes is a great filmmaker so I’m sure he’ll guard the final cut and it’ll likely be interesting.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

This has potential. The 1970s music series was quite good.

Which?

 

[ThunderSkunk]

As time moves on and The Great Filter compresses the history by trimming the fat, VU will be one of the enduring pioneers that survives the fade.

It’s strange to think about how many more people will enjoy their work in the centuries that follow compared to how few even knew they existed at the time.

 

[peglegjack]

Psyched for this

 

[BJMRamage]

Which?

1971 ... on AppleTV+

 

[Expos of 1969]

Which?

1971, The Year that Music Changed Everything on Apple TV

 

[testcard]

1971, The Year that Music Changed Everything on Apple TV

Thanks for the heads up - looks good and added to my viewing list 👍

 

[Expos of 1969]

Thanks for the heads up - looks good and added to my viewing list 👍

It is the music but also a view of the social and cultural challenges of the time.

 

[phenste]

So exciting that ATV+ picked this up. Can’t wait to watch—been questioning my subscription a bit recently but this alone is enough to keep it. What can I say, one of my favorite pics of my dad is him posing goofy as hell with Lou’s wax figure!

Anyone have recommendations for other content I might be into? (already saw 1971 recommended, excited to look into that!)

 

[citysnaps]

Really looking forward to this. Just a month and a half away.