Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
Brief Synopsis
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Traces the 20-year career of songwriter Stephin Merritt who is known as "the Cole Porter of his generation" for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings. Shot over a period of 10 years, in particular, it explores his friendship with his longtime bandmate and manager, Claudia
Cast & Crew
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Kerthy Fix
Director
Stephin Merritt
Himself
Sarah Devorkin
Editor
Kerthy Fix
Executive Producer
Kerthy Fix
Producer
Kerthy Fix
Cinematographer
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Variance Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
Synopsis
Traces the 20-year career of songwriter Stephin Merritt who is known as "the Cole Porter of his generation" for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings. Shot over a period of 10 years, in particular, it explores his friendship with his longtime bandmate and manager, Claudia Gonson.
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Variance Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Limited Release in United States Fall October 27, 2010
Released in United States 2010
Released in United States 2010 (24 Beats Per Second)
Released in United States 2010 (Next)
Limited Release in United States Fall October 27, 2010 (New York City)
