GREGG ALLMAN: THE MUSIC OF MY SOUL is a documentary film about Gregg Allman, a luminous figure in rock music whose life and songs mirror his struggles and salvation. Directed by James Keach and released theatrically by Subtext, in association with Rolling Stone Films, the film will open Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in one-week engagements in Los Angeles and New York, as well as one-night exclusive screenings across the country.
Allman, known for rock standards “Midnight Rider,” “It’s Not My Cross To Bear,” “Dreams,” “Whipping Post” and more, was among rock ’n’ roll’s greatest and most significant artists. Allman received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, and The Allman Brothers Band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
The film traces Allman’s turbulent, transcendent journey through profound personal tragedy and hard-won redemption — from a childhood ruptured by his father’s murder to the soulful emergence that birthed Southern rock and permanently reshaped American music. Told through archival recordings, candid interviews, and electric live performances, the film weaves an intimate portrait of Allman, honestly 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 blues-driven music.
The documentary is anchored by rarely seen concert footage that captures the Allman Brothers Band at their creative peak, offering audiences an immersive, front-row view of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most powerful live outfits. Beyond the music, the film 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.
Leading up to the release date will be two premiere events: a June 9 screening at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre featuring a special acoustic performance by Devon Allman (one of the sons of Gregg Allman) and Duane Betts. A screening on June 11 at the Grand Opera House in Macon, Georgia, will include a special appearance by Chuck Leavell, a member of the Allman Brothers Band. Both events will feature a Q&A with members of the filmmaking team.
Along with Keach, the documentary is produced by longtime Allman manager Michael Lehman and Alex Komisaruk of PCH Films. Executive producers include Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank of Amblin Documentaries; Five All’s Douglas Banker; Michael Hughes and Greg C. Lake of DLP Media Group; Robert Stein and Alexandra Dale of Rolling Stone Films; and Brian Levy and Teddy Liouliakis of Subtext.
