Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2011)

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Ten years in the making, Strange Powers is an intimate documentary portrait of songwriter Stephin Merritt and his band the Magnetic Fields. With his unique gift for memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings that blend classic Tin Pan Alley with modern sounds, Stephin Merritt has distinguished himself as one of contemporary pop's most beloved and influential artists.

Director: Kerthy Fix, Gail O'Hara
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Editing: Sarah Devorkin
Country: Denmark, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

songwriter, woman director

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More Films by Director: Kerthy Fix, Gail O'Hara
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields about?
Ten years in the making, Strange Powers is an intimate documentary portrait of songwriter Stephin Merritt and his band the Magnetic Fields. With his unique gift for memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings that blend classic Tin Pan Alley with modern sounds, Stephin Merritt has distinguished himself as one of contemporary pop's most beloved and influential artists.
Who directed Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields?
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields was directed by Kerthy Fix, Gail O'Hara.
Who stars in Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields?
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields stars Stephin Merritt, Laura Ballance, Carrie Brownstein, Ethan Cohn, Peter Gabriel, Neil Gaiman.
How long is Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields?
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields?
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields produced?
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields was produced in Denmark, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.