
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Music · Documentary · History
Overview
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
Top Cast
Ben Dorcy
Ben Dorcy
Self (archive footage)
Ben Dorcy
Self (archive footage)


Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Self
Willie Nelson
Self


Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Self (archive footage)
Johnny Cash
Self (archive footage)


Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings
Self (archive footage)
Waylon Jennings
Self (archive footage)


Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Self (archive footage)
Kris Kristofferson
Self (archive footage)
Jamey Johnson
Jamey Johnson
Self
Jamey Johnson
Self
Jessi Colter
Jessi Colter
Self (archive footage)
Jessi Colter
Self (archive footage)


Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Self (archive footage)
Merle Haggard
Self (archive footage)


Shooter Jennings
Shooter Jennings
Self
Shooter Jennings
Self


Jesse Plemons
Jesse Plemons
Self
Jesse Plemons
Self
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