Winner of the 2024 Berlinale Teddy Award, this documentary showcases Peaches' talent, activism and influence. Following the 20th Anniversary tour of her album The Teaches of Peaches, the film features stunning live performances and delves into her beginnings. With interviews from Feist, Chilly Gonzales and Shirley Manson, it celebrates Peaches' revolutionary impact.
2024
Teaches of Peaches
Director
Philipp Fussenegger
Judy Landkammer
Runtime
102 Minutes
Country
Germany
Classification
Unclassified 18+
A vibrant and award-winning tribute to a revolutionary artist who inspires and challenges the status quo.
Winner of the 2024 Berlinale Teddy Award for Best Documentary, Teaches of Peaches showcases the talent, charm, activism and influence Peaches has had on the music and cultural world.
Peaches released her seminal album, The Teaches of Peaches, in 2000. This film follows her belated 20th Anniversary tour, playing to packed audiences worldwide. Peaches remains passionately committed to LGBTQIA+ and women's rights and smashing the patriarchy with love, unforgettable fashion and performance art.
The film delves into her beginnings as Merrill Nisker, with an amazing archive of early performances and interviews. Tales from Feist, Chilly Gonzales and Shirley Manson all celebrate Peaches' massive impact.
Teaches of Peaches isn't just for die-hard fans, who will be singing and dancing in the aisles, but also for music enthusiasts and activists eager to discover a new favorite artist. A vibrant, fun-filled tribute to an artist who continues to inspire and challenge the status quo.
“Anyone who gets to spend two hours with Peaches (and the documentary) should consider themselves lucky.”
Cineuropa
“In the wake of a seemingly endless sea of music docs, Teaches of Peaches gamely embraces the singularity of its subject in order to stand out in the crowd … It’s edgy, defiant, and unabashed in its directness.”
POV Magazine
Teddy Award Best LGBTQ Documentary – Berlin, CPH:DOX, Hot Docs, Sheffield, Melbourne
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Film Credits
Director
Philipp Fussenegger & Judy Landkammer
Year
2024
Country
Germany
Language
English & German
Subtitles
English
Type
Documentary & Feature
Program Strand
Music on Film & World Documentary
Producer
Cordula Kablitz-Post
Cinematographer
Dino Osmanović
Editor
Judy Landkammer
Music
Peaches
Film Source
Madman Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQIA+ & Music
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