“Music of My Soul,” the critically praised documentary on legendary Allman Brothers frontman and solo artist Gregg Allman, has been https://variety.com/2026/film/news/gregg-allman-documentary-music-of-my-soul-acquired-by-subtext-1236668388/acquired for North America by Subtext, the U.S. independent film production and distribution company launched in January 2026 by industry veterans Danielle DiGiacomo, Brian Levy, and Teddy Liouliakis.
Subtext plans to release the film, which is directed by Grammy- and Golden Globe-winning filmmaker James Keach (“Walk the Line,” “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice”) and produced by Michael Lehman, this summer; it will be the company’s inaugural release.
Allman died of complications from liver cancer in 2017 at the age of 69.
“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,” says Levy. “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.”
Told through previously uncirculated interviews and rare concert footage, 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,” according to the announcement.
The film also highlights how Allman 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.”
Keach’s previous credits include 2005’s Academy Award-winning Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash biopic “Walk the Line” and such documentaries as 2014’s “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me,” 2019’s “David Crosby: Remember My Name,” and the Grammy-winning “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.” He co-produced the film alongside Lehman, who was Gregg Allman’s longtime manager, 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, and Brian Levy and Theodore Liouliakis of Subtext.
The film was made in association with Rolling Stone Films and is executive produced by Alexandra Dale, Head of Film and Premium Content for Rolling Stone. The acquisition deal was negotiated by Subtext partner Danielle DiGiacomo, with Submarine’s Josh Braun, Dan Braun and Matt Burke on behalf of the filmmakers.
“I am honored to have worked with Gregg and to have called him my dear friend,” says Lehman. “This film captures his true essence, and it’s profoundly meaningful to be able to share his remarkable story with the world. Gregg’s music has outlived him and will bring joy to many generations in the future.”
Keach adds, “I personally connected to Gregg Allman in his close relationship to his brother and his battles with addiction. For me, Gregg’s incredible voice resonates not just in his music but in his humanity, in overcoming the murder of his father, the early death of his brother Duane, and his personal demons. His soulful voice and brilliant songs reflect a life of redemption and hopefully will inspire all who witness his journey.”
“Few bands have shaped the sound and mythology of American music like the Allman Brothers Band, and Rolling Stone has long been honored to chronicle their rise, reinvention, and resilience,” adds Dale. “We’re proud to help bring Gregg Allman’s story to the screen in a way that captures the depth, complexity, and soul of his legacy.”
