Digital United Studios and Minerva Pictures present the first two Rarovideo Channel Originals: A Journey Through Underground Cinema, from Andy Warhol to Jonas Mekas
21 February 2025
Two documentaries from Rarovideo Channel, directed by artist Mario Zonta—one of the last living members of Warhol’s Factory—explore the visionary art of Andy Warhol, Paul Morrissey, and Jonas Mekas. Premiering exclusively on Rarovideo Channel, the boutique platform for rare, experimental, and auteur cinema, available on Amazon Prime Video, TimVision, and The Film Club!
Minerva Pictures and Digital United Studios proudly announce the exclusive premiere of two original documentaries on Rarovideo Channel, directed by artist and filmmaker Mario Zonta, one of the last living members of Warhol’s legendary Factory.
These two works offer a privileged perspective into the heart of underground cinema, narrating—through a conversation with activist Silvia Baraldini—the artistic revolution led by Jonas Mekas, Andy Warhol, and Paul Morrissey. Blending visual experimentation, pop culture, and absolute creative freedom, they provide a unique insight into their legacy.
Jonas Mekas: A Filmmaker Poet
Streaming from February 25, 2025
A journey through the life and art of Jonas Mekas, a legendary figure in independent cinema and a true poet of film.
From resisting occupying forces during World War II to founding the essential underground film library, Mekas redefined reality storytelling with his film diaries and the magazine Film Culture, leaving an indelible mark on cinema. This documentary revisits his legacy through rare footage and exclusive contributions.
Warhol and Morrissey’s Cinema: A User’s Guide
Streaming from March 25, 2025
A deep dive into the creative universe of Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey, the duo that transformed the Factory into a cinematic experimentation lab, blending Pop Art, video art, and documentary techniques.
Through archival materials, excerpts from short films and iconic feature films (Chelsea Girls, Velvet Underground & Nico: A Symphony of Sound, the four Silent Movies, The Nude Restaurant, and the Trash, Flesh, Heat trilogy), this documentary retraces their bold take on pop culture and their ability to give a voice to America’s marginalized youth.
With these first two Originals, Rarovideo Channel exclusively presents two invaluable documentaries, shedding light on the artists and works that shaped underground cinema and 20th-century art.
Available exclusively on Rarovideo Channel from February 25 and March 25, 2025!