Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
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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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United States
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Tubi | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Tubi | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:26 AM, 06/22/2025 PST
More Information on Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
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. Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields featuring Laura Ballance and Carrie Brownstein is streaming with subscription on Kanopy, and free on Tubi. It's a documentary movie.
Director
Gail O'Hara
Director
Kerthy Fix
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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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Emma Straub
Producer
Alan Oxman
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