The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps

Some would argue that songwriter Martin Phillipps 'is' The Chills, one of the most distinctive pop bands to have come out of New Zealand. This documentary examines the complicated talent behind some iconic pop songs and finds him at a crossroads in his life, facing very real consequences after years of alcohol and drug dependency. Phillipps opens up about his desire to leave a proper legacy, while a selection of ex-band mates lay bare their experience of being in the band. The film won the first of many enthusiastic reviews when it debuted at Texas festival South by Southwest in 2019. Phillips died in July 2024.