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DN192 – Strange Powers – Kerthy Fix
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With their feature documentary Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields directors Gail O’Hara and Kerthy Fix paint a porttrait of musician Stephin Merritt and his band the Magnetic Fields. Co-director Kerthy Fix joins us to discuss the 10 year journey that brought this story of creation, deep friendship and great music to screen.
I wasn’t a super fan so my lack of knowledge allowed me to have the right questions because my curiosity was driving me.
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Kerthy Fix
Gail O’Hara
Strange Powers
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Stephin Merritt
The Magnetic Fields
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields will be released 8th February on UK digital platforms (LOVEFiLM, SonyPlaystation, iTunes) and limited theatrical.
Author: MarBelle
MarBelle has a strange compulsion to watch as many films as he can get his hands on and find jobs that give him a legitimate excuse to drill filmmakers about their work. Directors Notes is the latest incarnation of this disorder and so much cheaper than film school. Twitter: @MarBelle
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[...] DN192 – Strange Powers – Kerthy Fix – I wanted this Interview first. I was meant to speak to Kerthy Fix at the London Film Festival, which is when I had the pleasure of seeing Strange Powers. Unfortunately for me, it didn’t happen. Luckily for you guys though, MarBelle managed to speak to her outside of festival business, in much quieter locations then the Mayfair hotel and provide us all, with (let’s face it) a much better interview/listening experience. I’ve recommended you watch this documentary before, so I won’t do it again… [...]