Experience the iconic rock band's legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.
Directed by Todd Haynes
biography
Rank
#25 in 2021·#1203 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.9 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Lou Reed
Self (archive footage)
John Cale
Self
Sterling Morrison
Self (archive footage)
Maureen Tucker
Self
Jonas Mekas
Self
Jonathan Richman
Self
John Waters
Self
Nico
Self (archive footage)
David Bowie
Self (voice)
Danny Fields
Self
La Monte Young
Self
Amy Taubin
Self
Crew
Todd Haynes
Director
Todd Haynes
Writer
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Pamela Koffler
Executive Producer
John Sloss
Executive Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
Julie Goldman
Producer
Christopher Clements
Producer
Todd Haynes
Producer
Leslie Shatz
Sound Designer
Kelly Reichardt
Thanks
Popular Reviews
172 reviews
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10.0★ · 05/03/26
SHINY SHINY SHINY BOOTS OF LEATHER
SHINY SHINY SHINY BOOTS OF LEATHER
Livia
8.0★ · 03/29/26
Took me so long to watch it, but I fucking loved it, amazing imagery and content
Took me so long to watch it, but I fucking loved it, amazing imagery and content
Nora
10.0★ · 01/21/26
👍🏻 😊
👍🏻 😊
Dellagoss
6.0★ · 01/14/26
we are now going tooooooooo far into pretentious territory sorry okay bye
we are now going tooooooooo far into pretentious territory sorry okay bye
The first half is far more interesting as rich context for the ‘60s New York avant-garde scene as a whole – especially the Warhol connection. Glosses over a lot and speeds up very quickly post-breakup though I guess that’s fair since this is essentially all archival footage and talking heads with some people not around anymore. Edited extremely well, brilliantly fits the essence of the band. Richman’s enthusiasm is infectious.
The first half is far more interesting as rich context for the ‘60s New York avant-garde scene as a whole – especially the Warhol connection. Glosses over a lot and speeds up very quickly post-breakup though I guess that’s fair since this is essentially all archival footage and talking heads with some people not around anymore. Edited extremely well, brilliantly fits the essence of the band. Richman’s enthusiasm is infectious.
