Teaches of Peaches

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Teaches of Peaches

2024

1h 42m

Drama

Music

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LGBTQ+

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Filmed during "The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour" in 2022, this documentary seamlessly weaves together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage capturing the transformative journey of Canadian Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse Peaches. From the inception of the stage show to the rigorous rehearsals and 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 over two decades challenging gender stereotypes, solidifying her status alongside pop and 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 and sexual identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.

Stephen A. Russell

Orion's Shoulder (Substack)

Tracing who she was before it all blew up, how everything changed and where she’s headed next, it's a rip-snorter.

Nov 12, 2024

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Nora Lee Mandel

Maven's Nest

How Jewish college student Merrill Beth Nisker from Toronto developed, honed, and expanded into her aggressive punk persona “Peaches” seen through astutely edited private archival footage, interviews and 20th anniversary tour of her germinal 1st album

Rated: 8/10

Oct 22, 2024

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Sean Fallon

Film Inquiry

Teaches of Peaches shows us live performances from the anniversary tours that show how 20 years later the ferocity, talent, sex appeal, and provocativeness have not dulled a single bit

Sep 18, 2024

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Nadine Whitney

The Curb

Merrill Nesker is the reason to watch Teaches of Peaches. A lacklustre presentation from the filmmakers can’t keep mother/fatherf*cking Peaches from kicking collective reactionary ass.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 27, 2024

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Pat Mullen

POV Magazine

It’s edgy, defiant, and unabashed in its directness.

Jun 26, 2024

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Sarah Manvel

In Their Own League

One deathless song will enable the people who need your work to find you, and vice versa. This is not the greatest musical documentary that’s ever been made, but it’s a joyous record of one artist at one moment in time, and that’s worth a very great deal.

Mar 5, 2024

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Filmed during "The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour" in 2022, this documentary seamlessly weaves together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage capturing the transformative journey of Canadian Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse Peaches. From the inception of the stage show to the rigorous rehearsals and 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 over two decades challenging gender stereotypes, solidifying her status alongside pop and 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 and sexual identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.

Director: Philipp Fussenegger, Judy Landkammer
Producer: Robert Kreuzaler, Cordula Kablitz-Post
Screenwriter: Cordula Kablitz-Post, Schyda Vasseghi, Cordula Kablitz-Post, Schyda Vasseghi
Production Co: Avanti Media Fiction
Genre: Drama, Music, Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 42m

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