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Gregg Allman Doc Opens June 17; Leavell Performs July

5/22/2026

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Gregg Allman Doc Premiere

The documentary “Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul,” directed by James Keach, opens on June 17 in 200 theaters.
It premiered on June 9 at New York’s Gramercy Theater with an acoustic set by Devon Allman and Duane Betts.
A sold-out screening occurred on June 11 at Macon’s Grand Opera House featuring keyboardist Chuck Leavell.
Chuck Leavell will perform at July 9 in New York and July 17 at Savannah’s Lucas Theatre for the Arts.

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Allman Brothers Defy

Subtext, launched Jan 2026 by Danielle DiGiacomo, Brian Levy and Teddy Liouliakis, distributes the film as its debut.
Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank serve as executive producers from Amblin Documentaries, while James Keach directs and Michael Lehman and Alex Komisaruk produce.
The documentary examines the Allman Brothers Band’s challenge to Southern racial segregation by embracing Black musical traditions and integrated collaborations.
It also depicts Gregg Allman’s public marriage to Cher and his struggle with fame.

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Allman Doc Trailer

The trailer for “Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul” was released on May 20, 2026.
Archival footage shows Allman angry at God for taking his brother Duane after the 1971 crash.
The documentary promises never-before-seen interviews and rare performance archives not previously public.
It features electrifying, rarely seen concert footage that gives a front-row view of the Allman Brothers at their peak.

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Gregg Allman Doc Premiere

The documentary “Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul,” directed by James Keach, opens on June 17 in 200 theaters.
It premiered on June 9 at New York’s Gramercy Theater with an acoustic set by Devon Allman and Duane Betts.
A sold-out screening occurred on June 11 at Macon’s Grand Opera House featuring keyboardist Chuck Leavell.
Chuck Leavell will perform at July 9 in New York and July 17 at Savannah’s Lucas Theatre for the Arts.

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