Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2010)
Not Rated 06 Jun 2010 • Documentary, Music • 1h 29m
Songwriter Stephin Merritt 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, "Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields" explores his friendship with his longtime bandmate and manager Claudia Gonson. Through his recording and songwriting process, the film traces a 20-year career that has yielded one of the most engaging bodies of work in the contemporary American songbook.
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Language:
English
Awards:
2 nominations
Country:
United States, Denmark, France, Germany, United Kingdom
Metacritic Score:
66
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Box Office Total:
$68,719