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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
6.8 / 10• 2011• 1h 29m•NR• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Stephin Merritt
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LeadLB
Laura Ballance
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Carrie Brownstein
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Ethan Cohn
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Peter Gabriel
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Neil Gaiman
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Daniel Handler
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Sarah Silverman
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kerthy Fix's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
