Acclaimed Film ‘Roadie: My Documentary’ Available On Amazon Prime

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Music fans can add one more thing to consume this holiday season. The acclaimed film “Roadie: My Documentary,” a behind-the-scenes look at crew members’ life on the road, is now available to stream on Prime Video and can be watched by Amazon Prime members.

The award-winning indie documentary is celebrating its fifth anniversary by being more accessible to audiences via Amazon (watch here) and is also available to watch on Tubi. Viewers can also rent the film on platforms like YouTube and Fandango at Home.

Roadie-turned-filmmaker TJ Hoffmann, along with co-director and co-writer Andy Strohl, gives viewers an opportunity to see the challenges and benefits of life on the road with some of the best touring acts in the world. The documentary spans his 20-year career and includes interviews with crew members of all kinds, highlighting the impact they have on not just the artists they work with but the industry at large.

“Techs not only can do what we do, but they can fix a broken amp in 10 seconds or less,” Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, formerly with Guns N’ Roses, said. “They all have skills that we don’t, plus they’re all musicians as well. We couldn’t do what they do, but they could do what we do.”

The roadies featured in the documentary have worked with legendary touring acts like The Allman Brothers Band, Bon Jovi, David Bowie, Elton John, Grateful Dead, Guns N’ Roses, Madonna, KISS and the Ramones. One of the film’s most powerful interviews comes from a former Metallica roadie who shared his account of the tour bus accident that took the life of bassist Cliff Burton.

“Roadie: My Documentary” was filmed in various countries over 10 years and began as a project trying to explain why someone would become a roadie, but the narrative evolved over time and forced Hoffmann to confront his inner demons from life on the road.

“I wanted to go on the road for adventure, to be part of something larger than myself. Something amazing. Something no one could do alone. And I did,” Hoffmann said. “I was part of the touring industry during a pivotal time in music. Me. A part of it. A tiny little speck, but a part of it nonetheless.”

The film earned numerous accolades during its festival run, winning honors at the Garden State Film Festival and International Independent Film Awards.