‘The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan,’ Documentary About Gary Sinise’s Work with Veterans, Acquired by Freestyle Digital Media — SkimNews
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- Freestyle Digital Media acquired VOD rights to “The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan” in a deal negotiated directly with the filmmakers.
- The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan is scheduled for North American digital HD internet, DVD, cable and satellite release beginning November 10, 2026.
- Gary Sinise has supported injured veterans and stood beside Gold Star families for decades, with that mission inspired by his portrayal of a Vietnam veteran in “Forrest Gump.”
- Mac died of cancer at age 33, and the documentary examines how his father’s work with veterans and first responders created a community that supported Sinise through a difficult period.
- Steve Mitchell Beebe directed the film and Bud Brutsman produced it; Beebe called it a story of “selfless kindness” meant to inspire viewers to uplift their communities.
- The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan features interviews with Sinise, Jay Leno, Tim Allen, Joe Mantegna, Chip Foose and Mykelti Williamson.
Why it matters: Freestyle Digital Media gains a directly negotiated documentary title for its North American home-video catalog. Its November 10, 2026 launch across digital HD internet, DVD, cable and satellite gives the film a defined multiplatform release while adding Sinise’s veteran advocacy and personal story to the distributor’s slate.
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