King Loser

With their swampy mix of lounge music, psychedelic rock and surf guitar, 1990s band King Loser always stuck out, even among other alternative Flying Nun acts. The feisty energy between co-founders Celia Mancini and Chris Heazlewood, and frequent lineup changes added frisson to any gig. This documentary by Andrew Moore and Cushla Dillon follows the cult band on their final 2016 tour. In this trailer, a defiant Mancini trades quips with the directors and (several) former drummers are candid about the toll of being a King Loser.

It's like going to war, Andy. I think I've got PTSD...

– King Loser drummer 'Tribal Thunder' talks backstage to co-director Andrew Moore

Key Cast & Crew

Andrew Moore

Co-Director, Associate Producer, Camera Operator

Dick Reade

Sound Mix

Pennie Black

Music Supervisor

Amber De Boer

Camera Operator, Associate Producer

Cushla Dillon

Associate Producer, Co-Director, Editor

Derek Gehring

Producer