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Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It

Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It

February 20, 2026
105 minutes
Paris Barclay
Documentary Music

Overview

With his signature gospel sound on the Hammond B3, Billy Preston doublehandedly elevated the greatest artists of his time – from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, from Aretha Franklin to Eric Clapton, from Ray Charles to Barbra Streisand to Sly and the Family Stone. In our film, we explore Billy's career and influence on generations of musicians, as he scored several number one hits of his own and became one of the most sought-after musicians in the world. He did all of this as a soul divided -- by his deep roots in the church, in constant conflict with his identity as a gay Black man, searching for a family of his own that would accept him for who he was.

Movie Details

Release Date

February 20, 2026

Runtime

105 minutes

Director

Paris Barclay

Production Companies

White Horse Pictures Homegrown Pictures Concord Originals Impact Partners Chicago Media Project

Trailer

BILLY PRESTON: THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT | OFFICIAL TRAILER

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