The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound
January 01, 1970
The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound is a 1966 American film by Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey. The film was made at The Factory on January 3, 1966.[1] It is 67 minutes long and was filmed in 16mm black and white.
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