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    Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It

    105'

    2026-02-20

    10

    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.

    DirectingParis BarclayWritingParis Barclay

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Billy Preston

    1

    Self

    Ringo Starr

    1

    Self

    Olivia Harrison

    1

    Self

    Eric Clapton

    1

    Self

    Gloria Jones

    2

    Self

    Suzanne de Passe

    1

    Self

    Merry Clayton

    1

    Self

    Billy Porter

    1

    Self

    Cory Henry

    1

    Self

    Robert Margouleff

    1

    Self

    Bill Maxwell

    1

    Self

    Sam Moore

    1

    Self

    David Ritz

    1

    Self (as Tony Jones)

    Anthony Jones

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. White Horse Pictures
      2. Homegrown Pictures
      3. Concord Originals
      4. Impact Partners
      5. Chicago Media Project
      6. Play/Action Pictures
      7. Polygram Entertainment
      8. Sobey Road Entertainment
      9. Abramorama
    • Vote Count: 1
    • Popularity: 0.9102
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It

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