The film will be available this summer
For multi-Platinum Atlanta rockers Collective Soul, seeing eye to eye, and ear to ear, is part of the secret sauce of why the band continues to both record and play together after 30-plus years. They’ve sold over 15 million albums worldwide–six of which have gone gold or platinum—and boast seven No. 1 singles, including “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know.”
They’re now giving fans an insight into that musical world with the release of their first-ever documentary, Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story, which will be released July 8th via Trinity Content Partners.
Directed by Joseph Rubinstein and produced by Greg Richling and Jonathan Sheldon of Pfonetic, the film will be available on DVD and Blu-ray July 8th, on demand (VOD) via Amazon in North America, iTunes globally, Google in North America and The U.K., Vudu in North America, and others. It’ll be available for streaming later this year.
Ed Roland, Dean Roland and Will Turpin, founding members of Collective Soul, will be guests on TalkShop.Live on Thursday, June 12th at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT, chatting with host Steve Harkins about the documentary, where autographed copies of the Blu-ray and DVD will be available.
Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story tells the band’s untold history: the family component to the band, the creativity, and the wisdom that has been hard won over their illustrious career. It was filmed at Elvis’ Palm Springs, California estate in early 2023 during the recording of the band’s latest album, Here to Eternity, second only to Elvis Presley. Not only does the film contain footage of the recording process, it also features archival footage throughout the band’s career dating back to the band’s early days. Give Me A Word: The Collective Soul Story is the definitive feature-length documentary about Collective Soul.
“What a ride, what a ride,” exclaims singer Ed Roland. “So many things to say, so many songs to sing, and so many songs to write. To be with this band for over 30 years is such a blessing. Hopefully you see the love, the process, and the gratitude we have for our fans and where this life has placed us. Now let’s enjoy life, oh and this documentary! Peace, E”
“We’ve never been a band that looks in the rearview mirror often, so making this documentary was a fun chance to reflect on the successes, failures, and all the moments that brought us here,” explains guitarist Dean Roland. “From the beginning playing ‘Shine’ and those early songs in our parents’ basement to still sharing the stage 30 years later with my brother and bandmates, I’m grateful for the adventure and excited for what’s next.”
“Filming for the documentary was a lot of good times,” says bassist Will Turpin. “We had a blast in Palm Springs at Elvis’ estate. And the songs reflected the vibe we had in the King’s house! I’m really proud of the legacy Collective Soul has created. Watching Give Me A Word made me feel so fortunate to share this musical journey with lifelong friends.“
Coinciding with the documentary release, Collective Soul’s co-headlining Summer Unity Tour with +Live+ and special guest Our Lady Peace kicks off July 8th in Auburn, Washington at the White River Amphitheatre. Produced by Live Nation, the trek marks Collective Soul and +Live+’s first tour together in 17 years, since their extended 2008 co-headline run. Special guests Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue will join on all upcoming dates.
