Produced by Subtext, in association with Rolling Stone Films, the film - directed by Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning filmmaker James Keach – explores the life and work of Gregg Allman, one of the most distinctive voices in American music and, as co-founder and frontman of the Allman Brothers Band, a groundbreaking architect of Southern rock.
The project traces Gregg's journey from a childhood scarred by his father's murder to the heart of a generation-defining sound with the Allman Brothers Band; the 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.
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.
“Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul” will see its theatrical release on Wednesday, June 17, including one-week engagements in Los Angeles and New York as well as one-night exclusive screenings across the country.
Two premiere events will take place ahead of the film's arrival; the first, on June 9 at New York City's Gramercy Theatre, will feature a special acoustic performance by Devon Allman and Duane Betts – while 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.