TEACHES OF PEACHES
Fri
25
Fri 25 Oct 9:15 PM
New Farm Cinemas Cinema 3
Allocated Seating
102 Mins
This Teddy Award–winning documentary chronicles celebrated artist “Peaches” during the 20th anniversary concert tour of her breakthrough album, "The Teaches of Peaches", one of the wildest tours of the decade.
Merrill Nisker, known by her stage name "Peaches", is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and performance artist known for her provocative and genre-blending music. She’s a trailblazing feminist queer icon whose work explores themes of sexuality, gender, and identity. Peaches gained significant attention in 2000 when she released her breakthrough album "The Teaches of Peaches," which established her as a prominent figure in the music industry. This explosive Teddy Award–winning documentary chronicles the 20th anniversary album tour, one of the wildest of the decade. German directors Philipp Fussenegger and Judy Landkammer have seamlessly stitched together archival clips and recent footage from the 20th anniversary shows, giving audiences front-row access to the distinctive sound, bold persona and theatrical performances that have earned this performer a dedicated following and critical acclaim. Boasting copious amounts of nudity, genderqueer dancers and colourful roadies, this film delivers both striking visual artistry and powerful political commentary.
Merrill Nisker, known by her stage name "Peaches", is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and performance artist known for her provocative and genre-blending music. She’s a trailblazing feminist queer icon whose work explores themes of sexuality, gender, and identity. Peaches gained significant attention in 2000 when she released her breakthrough album "The Teaches of Peaches," which established her as a prominent figure in the music industry. This explosive Teddy Award–winning documentary chronicles the 20th anniversary album tour, one of the wildest of the decade. German directors Philipp Fussenegger and Judy Landkammer have seamlessly stitched together archival clips and recent footage from the 20th anniversary shows, giving audiences front-row access to the distinctive sound, bold persona and theatrical performances that have earned this performer a dedicated following and critical acclaim. Boasting copious amounts of nudity, genderqueer dancers and colourful roadies, this film delivers both striking visual artistry and powerful political commentary.
