Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields(2011)
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.
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2011) is a documentary and music film directed by Kerthy Fix, released on October 27, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Stephin Merritt, Laura Ballance, Carrie Brownstein and Ethan Cohn. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Kerthy Fix
- Producers:
- Gail O'Hara, Alan Oxman
- Status:
- Released
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2011) Trailer
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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephin Merritt
as Self
- Laura Ballance
Laura Ballance
as Self
Carrie Brownstein
as Self
Ethan Cohn
as Self
Peter Gabriel
as Self
Neil Gaiman
as Self
Daniel Handler
as Self
Sarah Silverman
as Self
- Emma Straub
Emma Straub
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kerthy Fix, produced by Gail O'Hara and Alan Oxman.
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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields online?
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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2011) is available to stream on Fandor, Night Flight Plus and OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields?
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The main cast of Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2011) includes Stephin Merritt, Laura Ballance, Carrie Brownstein, Ethan Cohn and Peter Gabriel. The film was directed by Kerthy Fix. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields released?
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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields was released on October 27, 2011 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields worth watching?
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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2011) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields?
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