Rock Cellar Magazine – Gregg Allman Documentary ‘The Music of My Soul’ in the Works for Summer 2026 Distribution in North America

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Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul is an anticipated new documentary about the legendary front man of The Allman Brothers.

It has been acquired by Subtext, an U.S.-based independent film company, in association with Rolling Stone Films, with a North American distribution plan in place to bring the film to audiences in Summer 2026.

The documentary was directed by James Keach, a Grammy- and Golden Globe-winning filmmaker known for previous works such as Walk the Line and Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.

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Said Brian Levy of Subtext on the film:

“Gregg Allman’s music is woven into the fabric of American culture, and this film captures both the artistry and the humanity behind the legend. We’re proud to bring the film to American audiences, offering devoted fans rare insight and archival material while introducing Gregg’s legacy to a new generation.”

And here’s a bit of a synopsis about the documentary, per press materials:

Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul traces Allman’s journey through profound personal tragedy and hard-won redemption, revealing how his raw honesty and blues-soaked power permanently reshaped American music. Told through never-before-seen interviews and rare performance archives, the film weaves an intimate portrait of Allman, candidly reflecting on the death of his brother and bandmate Duane, his battles with addiction, and the personal demons that shaped both his life and his music. The documentary is anchored by electrifying, rarely seen concert footage that captures the Allman Brothers at their creative peak, offering audiences an immersive, front-row view of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most powerful live bands.

Beyond the music, Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul explores what Gregg Allman and the Allman Brothers Band came to represent in American culture – an ethos rooted in artistic freedom, collaboration, and defiance of convention. It highlights how Gregg and the band rejected the racial divisions that defined much of the American South, grounding their sound in deep respect for Black musical traditions and collaboration with Black musicians at a time when integrated rock groups were rare. The documentary also examines Allman’s complicated relationship with fame, including his highly publicized marriage to Cher, and how life in the public eye collided with his restless pursuit of authenticity. Together, these threads position Gregg Allman not just as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest and most influential artists, but as a lasting cultural force whose influence extended far beyond the stage.

Stay tuned for more about this project!

See also:

The Making of Gregg Allman’s Final Album ‘Southern Blood’ with Don Was, Scott Sharrard and Michael Lehman

Out Now: Gregg Allman Band ‘One Night in DC, May 15, 1984’; Listen/Buy

Out Now: Expanded Reissues of Gregg Allman’s 1973 Debut ‘Laid Back’ and ‘The Gregg Allman Tour’

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