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Stephin Merritt is known as the Cole Porter of his generation for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings. Shot over 10 years, STRANGE POWERS explores his friendship with longtime bandmate/manager, Claudia Gonson. Through his recording/songwriting process, the film reveals one of the most engaging bodies of work in the contemporary American songbook.

Songwriter Stephin Merritt is known as the Cole Porter of his generation for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings.

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.