Music of My Soul, the critically acclaimed documentary about legendary Allman Brothers frontman and solo artist Gregg Allman, has been acquired for North America by Subtext, an American independent film production and distribution company founded in January 2026 by industry veterans Daniel DiGiacomo, Brian Levy and Teddy Liouliakis.
Subtext is set to release the film this summer, directed by Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning filmmaker James Keach (Walk the Line, The Sound of My Voice) and produced by Michael Lehman. It will be the company’s first release.
Allman died in 2017 at the age of 69 due to complications from liver cancer.
“Greg Allman’s music is woven into the fabric of American culture, and this film captures both the artistry and humanity behind the legend,” Levy said. “We are proud to bring this film to American audiences, introducing Greg’s legacy to a new generation while providing his devoted fans with valuable insight and archival material.”
Told through previously unseen interviews and rare concert footage, the film “weaves an intimate portrait of Allman, reflecting candidly on the death of his brother and bandmate Duane, his battle with addiction, and the personal demons that shaped both his life and music,” according to the announcement.
The film also highlights how Allman and the band “rejected the racial divisions that characterized much of the American South and based their sound on a deep respect for black musical traditions and collaborations with black musicians at a time when integrated rock groups were rare.”
Keach’s previous work includes the Academy Award-winning 2005 Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash biopic “Walk the Line,” as well as documentaries such as 2014’s “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me,” 2019’s “David Crosby: Remember My Name,” and the Grammy Award-winning “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.” He co-produced the film with Lehman, Gregg Allman’s longtime manager, and PCH Film’s Alex Komisaruk, as well as Amblin Documentaries’ executive producers Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank, Five All in the Fifth’s Douglas Bunker, DLP Media Group’s Michael Hughes and Greg C. Lake, Robert Stein, and Subtext’s Brian Levy and Theodore Liouliakis.
The film is produced in partnership with Rolling Stone Films and executive produced by Alexandra Dale, Rolling Stone’s Head of Film and Premium Content. The acquisition deal was negotiated by Subtext partner Daniel DiGiacomo, with Submarine’s Josh Brown, Dan Brown and Matt Burke negotiating on behalf of the filmmakers.
“I am honored to work with Greg and call him a dear friend,” says Lehman. “This film captures his true essence and it means so much to be able to share his incredible story with the world. Greg’s music has outlived him and will bring joy to many generations to come.”
Keach added, “I personally identified with Gregg Allman’s close relationship with his brother and his struggle with addiction. For me, Gregg’s incredible voice resonates not only with his music, but also with his humanity in overcoming the murder of his father, the early death of his brother Duane, and personal demons. His soulful voice and glorious songs reflect a life of redemption, and will hopefully be an inspiration to 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,” Dale adds. “We are proud to help bring Gregg Allman’s story to the screen in a way that captures the depth, complexity and soul of his legacy.”
