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Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It (2026)

★ 0.0/10 105 min Documentary, Music United States English
Director: Paris Barclay
Streaming: Not available

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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.

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Billy Preston
Billy Preston Self
Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr Self
Olivia Harrison
Olivia Harrison Self
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton Self
Gloria Jones
Gloria Jones Self
Suzanne de Passe Self
Merry Clayton
Merry Clayton Self
Billy Porter
Billy Porter Self

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