FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES DOCUMENTARY FEATURE “THE BALLAD OF LIEUTENANT DAN”

Freestyle Digital Media has just released the Gary Sinese documentary feature THE BALLAD OF LIEUTENANT DAN -- now available on North American digital HD internet, DVD, cable, and satellite platforms starting on November 10, 2026

Documentary Feature About Actor Gary Sinise Sets Digital Debut on North American VOD Platforms Starting on November 10, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has just released the documentary feature THE BALLAD OF LIEUTENANT DAN -- now available on North American digital HD internet, DVD, cable, and satellite platforms starting on November 10, 2026.

Inspired by the unforgettable character he played in the movie FORREST GUMP, THE BALLAD OF LIEUTENANT DAN tells the deeply personal story of actor Gary Sinise and the calling that reshaped his life. Featuring intimate reflections from Jay Leno, Tim Allen, Joe Mantegna, Chip Foose, and Mykelti Williamson, the film traces Gary’s decades-long mission to honor America’s defenders, support injured veterans, and stand beside Gold Star families. As his foundation transforms lives through compassion, community, and service, Gary endures a profound personal loss: the death of his beloved son, Mac. Moving seamlessly between public purpose and private grief, the documentary reveals the resilience and generosity of a man guided by one simple belief: “We can always do a little more.” Emotional, inspiring, and ultimately hopeful, this is the story of how one iconic role became a lifelong promise to serve.

Directed by Steve Mitchell Beebe and produced by Bud Brutsman, THE BALLAD OF LIEUTENANT DAN features interview subjects including: Gary Sinise, Tim Allen, Chip Foose, Jay Leno, Joe Mantegna, and Mykelti Williamson.

“THE BALLAD OF LIEUTENANT DAN looks into the world of actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise, and explores how his commitment to veterans and first responders created a community that supported him through a difficult period in his life,” said filmmaker Steve Beebe. “This is a story about selfless kindness and, I hope, will inspire all of us to do what we each can to uplift our friends, neighbors and communities.”

Freestyle Digital Media negotiated a deal to acquire THE BALLAD OF LIEUTENANT DAN directly with the filmmakers.

THE BALLAD OF LIEUTENANT DAN website:
https://www.freestyledigitalmedia.tv/film/the-ballad-of-lieutenant-dan/

ABOUT FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital distribution unit of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, is one of the largest all-rights independent film distributors in the world. The company specializes in VOD and streaming distribution, film acquisition, and direct partnerships across all major cable, satellite, digital, and streaming platforms. With a veteran sales team and robust infrastructure, Freestyle Digital Media is a premier destination for independent filmmakers seeking multiplatform theatrical, VOD, and streaming distribution. Recent releases include UP THE CATALOGUE featuring Jonathan Bailey, ALLSWELL IN NEW YORK starring Emmy Award-winning Liza Colón-Zayas of FX's THE BEAR, DIARIO, MUJER & CAFÉ starring Roselyn Sánchez in her directorial debut, and CHARLIEBIRD, winner of the Founders Award at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. Additional titles in the Freestyle library include SURVIVE starring Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins, DEAR ZOE starring Sadie Sink of STRANGER THINGS, and BEST SUMMER EVER, produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary Steenburgen, and Ted Danson. For more information, visit freestyledigitalmedia.tv

Eric Peterkofsky / Sarah Madden
Allen Media Group/Freestyle Digital Media
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Official FDM Trailer - THE BALLAD OF LIEUTENANT DAN (2026)