Tracing Gregg Allman's journey from a childhood scarred by his father's murder to the heart of a generation-defining sound with the Allman Brothers Band, this tender film uses electrifying performances and archival recordings to reveal how his music, his headline-making marriage to Cher, and his restless pursuit of authenticity affirmed him not just as a rock legend, but as a lasting cultural force
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul is scheduled for a domestic theatrical release on June 17, 2026. The documentary, directed by James Keach, will have one-week engagements in Los Angeles and New York alongside exclusive one-night screenings at theaters across the country.
I don't know why the release date is highlighted in yellow. If you can't read it, it's June 17, 2026.
Gregg's estate is really keeping the flame alive, between this and the live releases. The director, who happens to be Stacey Keach's brother, has made a few other music documentaries over the past 10 years (David Crosby, Linda Ronstadt, Glenn Campbell) so I imagine this will be fine.
I would rather have a legit doc about the whole band, I can't say I'm super excited about a film that focuses just on Gregory but I'll watch it someday. I'm always suspect when the subject (or the estate) of the film has a hand in the making, but hopefully there's something new to glean from it.
Beyond some interesting interviews that will probably be cut too short, and then later included on an expanded version, hopefully, and some new photos and video snippets, I honestly don't think there's anything new to this story.
As much as I love this band and this artist, I think the topic has been well covered in all of the recent books.
It would seem to me to be that anyone who was quote-unquote surprised by the story would be a newer fan, or a younger fan.
I do remember a lot of quotes from people around GA at the time of his passing, constantly saying things about managing his legacy, so here we are. Nothing wrong with that.
It's still really annoying that the trailer is as chopped up as much as it is. And nobody needs to see Cher in that ridiculous outfit within the first two seconds of the trailer.
So from here I'm giving it a B+/-
(Brother Plus or Minus)
For the record I'd rather have newly restored video footage of the OG Allmans, like Atlanta Pop.
Here's a good review if you have access to FB
Beyond some interesting interviews that will probably be cut too short, and then later included on an expanded version, hopefully, and some new photos and video snippets, I honestly don't think there's anything new to this story.
As much as I love this band and this artist, I think the topic has been well covered in all of the recent books.
It would seem to me to be that anyone who was quote-unquote surprised by the story would be a newer fan, or a younger fan.
I do remember a lot of quotes from people around GA at the time of his passing, constantly saying things about managing his legacy, so here we are. Nothing wrong with that.
It's still really annoying that the trailer is as chopped up as much as it is. And nobody needs to see Cher in that ridiculous outfit within the first two seconds of the trailer.
So from here I'm giving it a B+/-
(Brother Plus or Minus)
For the record I'd rather have newly restored video footage of the OG Allmans, like Atlanta Pop.
I hear you on all this and agree ---- but of course I'm going to watch it and would be stunned if everyone here doesn't also 😆
And if some new blood gets turned on as a result and cares to join us, then even better
Based on a couple of trailers, the only footage I've seen that will be new to me is what appears to be circa-73 interview stuff. I'm speaking of the footage that includes Butch in a Warehouse jersey leading a horse. Has a Brothers and Sisters gatefold vibe to it. Other than that it seems to be a bunch of stuff that's been on Youtube forever. Hope I'm wrong, but if I had some unreleased stuff I think I'd want to tease it in the trailers.
Definitely gonna watch it but as others have said I'd prefer an HD Atlanta Pop release as opposed to the Dan Rather interview redux.
Wheres the list of movie theaters?
@mulemewarren You can find theaters near you here https://www.greggallmandocumentary.com/
I've waited to chime in on this.
First, I hope that more thought, consideration, budget, care etc. were put into this than the ill-fated film (also, solely about Gregg) received. Always remember Sarah!
As others have suggested, to the long-time fan this seems to be yet another version/rendition of stories (too?) often told. Great to see folks like Jackson Browne speaking about Gregg. Looks like a lot of recent-ish footage. This, likely because small video cameras were in their infancy during the Allman Brother's Band's "golden era". I don't mean it in any sort of smart-ass way, but Gregg Allman was not John Lennon in that his life was NOT constantly being documented on film or video.
Like most others, I'd really rather see a bio-pic that focussed more on the entire band. Again, not trying to be a dick or anything but Gregg led kind of a tabloid life - at least for a while. The average American probably knows a lot more about Gregg than any other member of the band. After Duane (maybe Dickey), the average music fan probably can't name another member.
A wise man once told me that if you make a deep enough mark with you life's work - somebody else will carve your statue. I am always leery of books, movies and other works of praise sponsored by the subject or the subject's family and friends. I upset an author years ago by referring to a quote from the late music journalist, Lester Bangs. Bangs said (words to the effect) that the writer (documentarian?) "can't become friends with the subject ... as it compromises any journalistic integrity" (not an EXACT quote, but you get the drift?). We speak lovingly about our loved ones. We often hide or ignore facts that point to a darker side. Think of a loving mother telling the police that her son is innocent while he stands behind her holding a smoking gun. What a digression!
The film plays an hour up the road in Savannah in a couple of weeks. Unless someone I'm married to decides to make this a birthday surprise, I'll likely just stream it a month or so after the release. I'll confess to curiosity, but again - it's an oft-told tale.
Back to the statue idea: the city of Macon, GA has statues of Otis Redding and a few other musical luminaries scattered throughout town. Isn't it time for six gold figures of the original line-up to grace the entertainment district?
Read last night that Devon Allman and Duane Betts played a short acoustic set and Duane Allman's daughter spoke as part of the premier of the Gregg Allman documentary.
I'm looking forward to seeing it out of respect to Gregg.