Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
Synopsis
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.
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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kerthy Fix, Gail O'Hara
- Original Title
- Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kerthy Fix, Gail O'Hara
Sarah Devorkin
Gail O'Hara, Alan Oxman
Department Leadership Roster
Kerthy Fix
Director
Gail O'Hara
Director
Sarah Devorkin
Editor
Gail O'Hara
Producer
Alan Oxman
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields includes Stephin Merritt, Laura Ballance, Carrie Brownstein, Ethan Cohn, Peter Gabriel.
When was Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields released and how long is it?
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.