Subtext, the newly launched independent film production and distribution company founded by Danielle DiGiacomo, Brian Levy and Teddy Liouliakis, has acquired North American rights to Gregg Allman The Music of My Soul. The feature documentary marks the company’s first theatrical release and is set to arrive in cinemas this summer.
Directed by James Keach and produced by Michael Lehman, the film traces the life and legacy of Gregg Allman, co-founder and frontman of The Allman Brothers Band. Through rare performance footage and previously unseen interviews, the documentary reflects on personal loss, creative resilience and the blues-rooted sound that helped define Southern rock. The story confronts the death of Duane Allman, struggles with addiction and the complicated weight of fame, including Allman’s high-profile marriage to Cher.
Beyond biography, the film examines the broader cultural imprint of the Allman Brothers. It highlights the band’s embrace of collaboration across racial lines at a time when integrated rock groups were uncommon, grounding their sound in deep respect for Black musical traditions. The result is a portrait of an artist whose influence extended well beyond hit songs and arena stages.
Produced in association with Rolling Stone Films and executive produced by Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank of Amblin Documentaries, the film positions Allman as both cultural force and deeply human figure. For Subtext, the acquisition signals a clear mission: spotlighting music-driven cinema that connects legacy artists with new generations.