Freestyle Digital Media Acquires 'The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan' Documentary Featuring Gary Sinise's Veteran Advocacy
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired the Video On Demand (VOD) rights to the documentary feature 'The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan.' The film chronicles the decades-long mission of Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Gary Sinise to honor U.S. military personnel, support injured veterans, and stand with Gold Star families. This commitment was inspired by Sinise's portrayal of a Vietnam veteran in 'Forrest Gump.' The documentary, directed by Steve Mitchell Beebe and produced by Bud Brutsman, features interviews with Sinise himself, alongside notable figures such as Jay Leno, Tim Allen, Joe Mantegna, Chip Foose, and Mykelti Williamson. 'The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan' is scheduled for release on North American digital HD internet, DVD, cable, and satellite platforms starting November 10, 2026. The film also delves into Sinise's personal challenges, including the loss of his son, Mac, to cancer at age 33, and how his credo, 'We can always...
