Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
2026 · 105 min
Documentary · Music
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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.
Crew
- Director Paris Barclay
- Writer Paris Barclay
- Writer Cheo Hodari Coker
- Director of Photography Carmen Delaney
- Director of Photography Ernesto Lomeli
Cast
Crew
- Director — Paris Barclay
- Writer — Paris Barclay
- Writer — Cheo Hodari Coker
- Director of Photography — Carmen Delaney
- Director of Photography — Ernesto Lomeli
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