Rebellious Pop Culture Doc ‘The Teaches of Peaches’ Official Trailer
by Alex Billington
May 5, 2024
Source: YouTube
“Every show had this power that I’ve never experienced…” Madman Films has unveiled the official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled The Teaches of Peaches, made by the two European filmmakers Philipp Fussenegger & Judy Landkammer. This first premiered at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival earlier this year and opens in Germany this month, but still doesn’t have any US release date yet. Seamlessly weaving together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage, this documentary captures the transformative journey of quirky Canadian musician/performance artist Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse that is Peaches. Film during her 2022 concert tour marking the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album The Teaches of Peaches. Others that appear in the film include Peaches’ frequent collaborators Feist, Chilly Gonzales, Shirley Manson. Through biting wit, Peaches advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and tackles issues of gender & sexual identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. If you know Peaches, you already know, but if you don’t know her – this trailer is fully NSFW. But it is still badass.
Official trailer (+ poster) for Fussenegger & Landkammer’s doc The Teaches of Peaches, from YouTube:
Filmed during The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour in 2022, this doc film seamlessly weaves together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage of the transformative journey of Canadian Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse Peaches. From the inception of the stage show to the rigorous rehearsal & riveting performances, the film provides an intimate look at the inner workings of a tour led by this beloved and globally celebrated icon. As a feminist musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches has spent decades challenging gender stereotypes, solidifying her status alongside pop & music industry icons. Her fearless originality has challenged social norms, dismantled stereotypes, and confronted patriarchal power structures. Through biting wit, she advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and tackles issues of gender & sexual identity. The Teaches of Peaches is co-directed by filmmakers Philipp Fussenegger (director of Henry and I Am the Tigress) & Judy Landkammer (film editor) making their first feature together. Produced by Cordula Kablitz-Post. This initially premiered at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival earlier this year, and it also screened at the Thessaloniki and Hot Docs Film Festivals. It opens in Germany starting May 2024 – no other release dates are set yet. Who wants to watch?
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