The story of Gregg Allman is one of the most triumphant and tragic in rock history, comprising the rise of the Allman Brothers Band he co-founded with his older brother Duane in the still-divided South of the 1960s; the deaths of Duane and bassist Berry Oakley, both just 24; the band’s multiplatinum success before a breakup; Gregg’s marriage to Cher; his years of substance abuse; and ultimately his recovery and return to the top of the music world.
“Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul” is the definitive documentary on the late singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, with a theatrical release taking place on June 17, including one-week engagements in Los Angeles and New York as well as one-night exclusive screenings at 200 theaters across the country. Tickets are on sale now, head here for information and more.
Directed by Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning filmmaker James Keach, the documentary includes extensive interviews with Allman and many of the people closest to him, as well as dazzling archival concert and interview footage from across his entire career.
Two premiere events will take place ahead of the film’s theatrical release, both of which are sold out. The first, on June 9 at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre, will feature a special acoustic performance by Devon Allman and Duane Betts. The second will be held on June 11 at the Grand Opera House in Macon, GA, and will include a special appearance by Chuck Leavell. Both events will include a screening of the film along with a Q&A with members of the filmmaking team.
The film is the first release from Subtext, a U.S. independent film production and distribution company started in January 2026 by industry veterans Danielle DiGiacomo, Brian Levy, and Teddy Liouliakis. Rolling Stone Films will support the doc through editorial, digital, and cultural activations.
It was produced by Keach with longtime Gregg Allman manager Michael Lehman and Alex Komisaruk of PCH Films, as well as executive producers Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank of Amblin Documentaries, Douglas Banker of Five All in the Fifth, Michael Hughes and Greg C. Lake of DLP Media Group, Robert Stein, Alexandra Dale of Rolling Stone Films, and Levy and Liouliakis of Subtext.
Keach, whose previous credits include 2005’s Academy Award-winning “Walk the Line” and the documentaries “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me,” “David Crosby: Remember My Name” and the Grammy-winning “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” says, “Gregg’s story totally resonated with me, especially his relationship with his brother, Duane. I have a very close relationship with my brother, Stacy, and the thought of losing my brother at such a young age really got me.”
Gregg’s longtime manager Michael Lehman says, “Gregg was impacted by, among other things, his profoundly close relationship and the tragic loss of his brother Duane. His music reflects the joy and the pain of his life experiences. I chose James Keach to direct this film because James is both an incredibly talented director and has a close relationship with his own brother, Stacy. I knew from the start that he would bring to life Gregg’s story, including the relationship with Duane and with his band, The Allman Brothers Band, and that James would be able to create both an enjoyable and deeply memorable film.”
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