Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2010)

A decade in the making, this documentary by filmmakers Kerthy Fix and Gail O'Hara examines the career of prolific singer-songwriter Stephin Merritt, the enigmatic, deep-voiced heart and soul of indie pop band the Magnetic Fields. Featuring insights on Merritt's talent from an array of admirers - including Neil Gaiman, Sarah Silverman and Peter Gabriel - the film also focuses on Merritt's longtime friendship with bandmate and manager Claudia Gonson.