Lou Reed Movie Trailers

Lou Reed Live Performances 1972 & 1974 Trailer (2011)

01 April 2011

Live Performances 1972 and 1974 is the first live recording from Lou Reed's Sally Can't Dance tour to be commercially released.

One Trick Pony Trailer (1980)

03 October 1980

An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer.

Prozac Nation Trailer (2003)

13 June 2003

When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent.

Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

American Documentary: A documentary celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Co.

Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections Trailer (1990)

01 June 1990

Jonas Mekas’s intimate diary film spans 1963 to 1990, capturing Andy Warhol alongside friends and collaborators from the New York avant-garde.

The Velvet Underground: Psychiatrist's Convention, NYC, 1966 Trailer (1966)

14 January 1966

The Velvet Underground's first public appearance, filmed in Super 8 at a Psychiatrist's Convention, at the Delmonico Hotel, New York, January 14, 1966.

The Harry Smith Project Live Trailer (2006)

07 November 2006

Hal Willner's Harry Smith Project concerts in London, New York and Los Angeles celebrated the eccentric collector genius and his influential Anthology of American Folk Music.

Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side Trailer (2005)

01 January 2005

Written 30 years earlier, Lou Reed’s hymn celebrates five flamboyant characters, each one a fragile icon from Andy Warhol’s Factory: Holly Woodlawn, Candy Darling, Joe Dalessandro, Joe Campbell (aka Sugar Plum Fairy) and Jackie Curtis.

Rock & Rule Trailer (1983)

15 April 1983

A malevolent rock star kidnaps a female singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a demon and her band must help her stop him.

Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

This compilation of Gerard Malanga's short films consists of a collection of extremely rare footage and film portraits providing candid and interesting glimpses of Bob Dylan, Salvador Dalí, Jane Fonda and The Velvet Underground among other 1960s icons and featuring original music by Angus MacLise, who was the first drummer to perform with The Velvet Underground.

Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture Trailer (2001)

27 January 2001

Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century (who also coined the immortal catchphrase "In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes"), gets the definitive treatment.

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol Trailer (1990)

18 July 1990

Iconic American artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol is the subject of this documentary, which looks at both his life and his influence on pop culture.

Moonage Daydream Trailer (2022)

15 September 2022

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

Faraway, So Close! Trailer (1993)

01 September 1993

A group of angels look longingly upon the life of humans. Berlin now is a very different place: unified in name but overrun with crime, corruption, and—in what turns out to be a key theme here—Americans.

The Velvet Underground Tarot Cards Trailer (1966)

01 August 1966

Documents each member of The Velvet Underground having their cards read at a big apartment party. The tarot reader is continually interrupted in her readings by the chaos created by the characters around her.

Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Trailer (1993)

02 March 1993

On October 16, 1992, an impressive and eclectic group of artists gathered at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the purpose of celebrating the music of Bob Dylan on the occasion of his 30th anniversary of recording.

Exploding Plastic Inevitable Trailer (1967)

01 January 1967

Exploding Plastic Inevitable was a series of multimedia events organised by Andy Warhol between 1966 and 1967, featuring musical performances by The Velvet Underground and Nico, screenings of Warhol's films, and dancing and performances by regulars of Warhol's Factory.

13 Most Beautiful… Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests Trailer (2009)

07 April 2009

Between 1964 and 1966, Andy Warhol shot nearly 500 Screen Tests, beautiful and revealing portraits of hundreds of different individuals, from Warhol superstars and celebrities to friends or anyone he thought had "star potential".

David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust Trailer (2012)

22 June 2012

BBC documentary telling the story of how David Bowie arrived at one of the most iconic creations in pop history - Ziggy Stardust - with contributions from colleagues and famous fans.

Anton Corbijn Inside Out Trailer (2012)

22 March 2012

An intimate portrait of Anton Corbijn as he travels the world as a photographer, film maker and vide�

Nanking Trailer (2007)

10 February 2007

The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese.

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel Trailer (1988)

29 February 1988

A humourous telling of the history of the comic book superhero.

Lulu on the Bridge Trailer (1998)

06 September 1998

A famous jazz saxophonist's life is forever changed after he is accidentally shot.

Lou Reed - Magic & Loss Trailer (1992)

10 August 1992

Lou Reed's melancholy album played live on stage. A phenomenal live performance by Reed, Rathke, Wasserman and Blair (and Jimmy Scott!) of this powerful concept piece.

Arthur and the Great Adventure Trailer (2010)

24 December 2010

When Arthur goes to stay at his grandparents' house for the holidays, he is befriended by a tribe of elfin-like miniature beings known as the Minimoys.

The Velvet Underground Trailer (2021)

15 October 2021

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.

Jimi Hendrix Trailer (1973)

14 June 1973

Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Lou Reed: Live Trailer (2007)

10 January 2007

The Bottom Line in New York City 1983 1. Sweet Jane / 4:07 2. I'm Waiting For The Man / 4:03 3. Martial Law / 3:40 4.

Curious: The Velvet Underground in Europe Trailer (1993)

01 December 1993

Spotlights the Velvet Underground's 1993 reunion tour of Europe, interspersing footage of the band's Paris concert and interviews with the members of the group.

Lou Reed: Walk on the Wild Side Trailer (2006)

27 April 2006

1. Introduction 2. Sweet Jane 3. Why Do You Talk 4. Rock'n' Roll 5 . Venus In Furs 6. Kill Your Sons 7.

Lou Reed: Spanish Fly: Live in Spain Trailer (2004)

01 January 2004

Edgy singer-songwriter Lou Reed performs a classic set in this 2004 concert held at the Benicàssim Festival in Spain.

Chelsea Girls Trailer (1966)

01 September 1966

Lacking a formal narrative, Warhol's mammoth film follows various residents of the Chelsea Hotel in 1966 New York City.

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill Trailer (1994)

25 January 1994

Filmmaker Larry Weinstein stages a wide range of performances in tribute to the compositions of Kurt Weill.

Get Crazy Trailer (1983)

05 August 1983

Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe.

Danny Says Trailer (2015)

18 March 2015

DANNY SAYS is a documentary unveiling the amazing journey of Danny Fields. Fields has played a pivotal role in music and culture with seminal acts including: the Doors, the Velvet Underground, the Stooges, MC5, Nico, the Ramones and beyond.

Lou Reed's Berlin Trailer (2007)

04 September 2007

Lou Reed recorded the album Berlin in 1973. It was a commercial failure. Over the next 33 years, he never performed the album live.

Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock Trailer (2017)

21 July 2017

A reckless joyride into the darkest corners of popular music that delves deep into the mind of Mick Rock, the genius photographer who immortalized the seventies and the rise to rock stardom of many legendary musicians.

Classic Albums: Lou Reed - Transformer Trailer (2001)

03 December 2001

In 1972, Lou Reed's second solo album Transformer elevated him from a minor cult figure to one of the best known and most talked about artists in rock & roll, with its incisive portrait of the demimonde and the distinctive hit single "Walk on the Wild Side.

Lou Reed and John Cale: Songs for Drella Trailer (1990)

17 January 1990

Songs for Drella is a concept album by Lou Reed and John Cale, both formerly of The Velvet Underground, and is dedicated to the memory of Andy Warhol, their mentor, who had died unexpectedly in 1987.

A Night with Lou Reed Trailer (1983)

27 September 1983

A Lou Reed concert at the Bottom Line in New York City, 1983. Tracklist: Sweet Jane, I'm Waiting For The Man, Martial Law, Don't Talk To Me About Work, Women, Waves of Fear, Walk on the Wild Side, Turn Out the Lights, New Age, Kill Your Sons, Satellite of Love, White Light / White Heat, Rock And Roll.

Nico Icon Trailer (1995)

08 September 1995

A look into the many lives of Christa Päffgen, otherwise known as Nico; from cutie German mädchen to the first of the supermodels, to glamorous diva of the Velvet Underground, to cult item, junkie and hag.

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart Trailer (1998)

29 April 1998

An incredible retracing of the evolution of Reed's remarkable career over three decades. Filled with interviews with Reed, his friends and some of the major artists influenced by Reed including David Bowie, David Byrne, Patti Smith, Suzanne Vega, Dave Stewart, Philip Glass and more.

Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance Trailer (2006)

01 November 2006

Velvet Underground's first public appearance.

Andy Warhol's Factory People... Inside the Sixties Silver Factory Trailer (2008)

01 January 2008

Takes an in-depth look at the lives and times of the people who hung out with Andy Warhol and "worked" at the Silver Factory during the Sixties, making it all click as a new counter-culture arose and began to exert its influence throughout the arts.

One World, One Voice Trailer (1990)

09 December 1990

An extraordinary music special is the climax to One World week. The brainchild of ex-10cc drummer Kevin Godley, it features the first true global composition involving rock stars, classical musicians and artists from all over the world.

Bye Bye Kipling Trailer (1986)

04 October 1986

This ambitious live satellite link-up of Japan, Korea and the United States features interviews with Keith Haring and architect Arata Isozaki, and performances and works by Philip Glass and the Kodo Drummers, Charlotte Moorman, Nam June Paik, and Lou Reed.

The Velvet Underground in Boston Trailer (1967)

15 February 1967

This newly unearthed film, which Warhol shot during a concert at the Boston Tea Party, features a variety of filmmaking techniques.

365 Day Project Trailer (2007)

31 December 2007

This exhibition focuses on Jonas Mekas’ 365 Day Project, a succession of films and videos in calendar form.

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches Trailer (1968)

01 March 1968

Also known as Walden, Jonas Mekas’s first diary film is a six-reel chronicle of his life in 1960s New York, interweaving moments with family, friends, lovers, and artistic idols.

Screen Test [ST263]: Lou Reed Trailer (1966)

05 October 1966

Lou Reed, wearing a black turtleneck sweater and posed against a pale background, with a bright light sharply angled onto his face from the right, stares intently into the camera, his face, in tight close-up, filling the frame.

Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground Trailer (2018)

02 May 2018

The 29-minute experimental film Christmas on Earth caused a sensation when it first screened in New York City in 1964.

The Velvet Underground Rehearses Trailer (1966)

01 January 1966

A film of the Velvet Underground performing only discovered in recent years directed by Danny Williams shortly before his dissapearance.

Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol Trailer (2005)

25 November 2005

Icon of pop art, Andy Warhol has marked the 20th century. This film pays tribute to him with the exceptional participation of Ultraviolet, never-before-seen images of the "private" Warhol and archival documents from the Velvet Underground, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Truman Capote.

An Evening with Lou Reed & Metallica - Live at Rockpalast Trailer (2011)

11 November 2011

Songs from the record "Lulu," and interviews with Lou Reed and Metallica

The Making of Sun City Trailer (1985)

23 January 1985

Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”

Velvet Underground: Under Review Trailer (2006)

25 April 2006

Velvet Underground Under Review is a 75 minute film reviewing the music and career of one of rock musics most influential collectives; a band which esteemed music journalist Lester Bangs claims started modern music.

A Not So Silent Night Trailer (2008)

24 December 2008

Recorded in 2008, direct from the Knitting Factory stage in downtown Manhattan. This The McGarrigle Christmas Hour features Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Rufus & Martha Wainwright, Emmylou Harris, Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson among others.

Ryan Trailer (2021)

22 October 2021

Ryan gives you a tour to the beauty of Montreal as Perfect Day plays.

Andy Warhol + Roy Lichtenstein Trailer (1966)

08 March 1966

This program profiles Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, two of pop art's greatest icons. Back-to-back interviews highlight their differences.

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who Trailer (1994)

16 December 1994

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who, also known as Daltrey Sings Townshend, is a music event and later album documenting a two-night concert at Carnegie Hall in 1994.