Abramorama announced today that it has acquired North American theatrical rights to the RadicalMedia and Oh Boy Pictures production – You Got Gold – A Celebration of John Prine. A tribute to the legendary songwriter’s life and music filmed at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the doc features exclusive interviews and performances by musical luminaries including Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, The War and Treaty, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Bonnie Raitt, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, Kurt Vile, Lyle Lovett, Allison Russell & JT Nero, Valerie June, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Milk Carton Kids, Swamp Dogg, I’m With Her and The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir.
Abramorama will release You Got Gold – A Celebration of John Prine in theaters beginning with a week-long engagement at the QUAD in NYC on November 28th followed by bookings across North America and in select North American territories. The film world premiered at the Nashville Film Festival to a sold-out audience last month.
“John Prine was one of America’s most beloved storytellers,” said Richard Abramowitz, Founder and Karol Martesko-Fenster, CEO of Abramorama. “And this film captures something truly special—the moment when a community came together to celebrate an irreplaceable voice. We’re honored to be bringing this superb concert film to audiences in the most meaningful place they can experience it – in theaters.”
You Got Gold began as a memorial concert series organized by Fiona Whelan Prine to celebrate her late husband after he passed from COVID-related complications in April 2020. The inaugural event brought together acclaimed artists, friends, and family to share behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine’s enduring legacy. Oh Boy Pictures in partnership with Radical Media captured the special magic of this annual gathering by documenting the first concert in October 2022. The film is produced by Fiona Whelan Prine, Dave Sirulnick, and Samantha Mustari directed by Michael John Warren, and executive produced by Jon Kamen, Meredith Bennett, Jack Prine, Jody Whelan, Eileen Tilson and Robert Meitus.
“When John passed, we couldn’t mourn together in the way we and his community needed to,” said Fiona Whelan Prine. “This film documents that long-awaited moment when we finally came together at the Ryman—John’s favorite stage—to honor him with his songs, music, stories and love. I’m grateful to everyone who shared their talent and their hearts to celebrate John’s legacy, and I’m thrilled that audiences everywhere will now have the chance to experience this special night.”
You Got Gold will have its Nashville theatrical premiere on October 9th at Nashville’s Belcourt Theater, following its screening at the 2025 Nashville Film Festival. This will be followed by another all-star concert at the Ryman on October 10th, the fourth and final concert in the memorial series. The Belcourt Theater will also host screenings throughout the remainder of the year and into 2026 for Prine’s dedicated fanbase. Oh Boy Records plans premium digital releases of Prine’s music, as well as other rarities and collectibles to be announced.
“John Prine’s influence on American music is immeasurable, said executive producer Jon Kamen. “This film preserves not just incredible performances, but the intimate stories and connections that reveal why John’s songs continue to resonate with everyone from iconic artists to fans of Americana music.”
John Prine is considered one of America’s greatest songwriters, beloved by artists like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bette Midler, and Bruce Springsteen. In his distinguished career, John won four GRAMMYS and the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a three-time recipient of the Artist of the Year Award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards, which also honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting. He won the PEN/New England Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award and was enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
John Prine passed away on April 7, 2020, due to complications from Covid, and the outpouring of grief and love from his fan community was staggering. Over 500,000 viewers participated in an online memorial tribute that raised $500k for Covid-related community relief efforts. The Prine family also established the nonprofit, The Hello in There Foundation; combined, these efforts have led to grants of over $2 million.
Abramorama has continued its streak of successful releases, including this summer’s hit The Last Class, Elliot Kirschner’s documentary on economist and former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, which is breaking records across the country and has now surpassed $700,000 at the box office in its 15thweek of release. Next up is the Richard Gere and Oren Moverman executive produced Wisdom of Happiness. In addition to the film’s theatrical run, Abramorama is hosting a special one-night-only coast-to-coast screening event on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The film will be introduced by Gere and followed by a live panel discussion with Gere and other to-be-announced guests. The film and discussion will be transmitted live to theaters nationwide via the Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition (DCDC Network) in partnership with Abramorama and take2productions, giving audiences across the country a rare chance to experience the film collectively on the big screen. Recently Abramorama announced the acquisition of Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere, alongside a powerful trio of executive producers, Michael Rosenberg, Sid Ganis and Rob Friedman.YOU GOT GOLD – A CELEBRATION OF JOHN PRINE (United States, 90 Minutes – English). Abramorama presents a RadicalMedia & Oh Boy Pictures Production “You Got Gold – A Celebration of John Prine”. Executive Producers Jon Kamen, Meredith Bennett, Jack Prine, Jody Whelan, Eileen Tilson and Robert Meitus. Producer Fiona Whelan Prine. Directed by Michael John Warren. An Abramorama North American Theatrical Release.