A true story about the unreal life of an unsung country music hero. Ben Dorcy, aka Lovey, the first and oldest roadie, is recognized by the cultural icons who depend on him just as he’s losing his independence. Having outlived all his relatives, Ben learns he can rely on his music family. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Knoxville, Kinky Friedman, Jamey Johnson, Ann-Margret, and more come together to honor this legend among legends who, unbeknownst to many, shaped Texas and American music history. “King of the Roadies” celebrates all who work to keep the wheels turning behind-the-scenes; and reminds us that with spirit, passion and perseverance, our best days may still be ahead of us if we continue doing what we love. “It’s one thing to have a bunch of good ideas, but to make them work and to put them into action, you need someone like Ben to do it, and he never failed.” – Willie Nelson
Director:
Ben Dorcy
Self (archive footage)
Willie Nelson
Self
Johnny Cash
Self (archive footage)
Waylon Jennings
Self (archive footage)
Kris Kristofferson
Self (archive footage)
Jamey Johnson
Self
Jessi Colter
Self (archive footage)
Merle Haggard
Self (archive footage)
Shooter Jennings
Self
Jesse Plemons
Self
Micah Nelson
Self
Lukas Nelson
Self
Trevor Doyle Nelson
Self
Amy Lee Nelson
Self
Ann-Margret
Self (archive footage)
Robert Earl Keen
Self
Kinky Friedman
Self
Joel Schoepf
Self
Bobbie Nelson
Self (archive footage)
Turk Pipkin
Self
Johnny Bush
Self (archive footage)
Ray Benson
Self
Johnny Knoxville
Self
Jack Ingram
Self
June Carter Cash
Self (archive footage)
Official Trailer