BILLY PRESTON: THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT (2026)

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Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
Documentary, Music
February 20, 2026
English
1h 45m
United States
White Horse Pictures
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.
Cast & Characters
Billy Preston
Self
Ringo Starr
Self
Olivia Harrison
Self
Eric Clapton
Self
Gloria Jones
Self
Suzanne de Passe
Self
Merry Clayton
Self
Billy Porter
Self
Cory Henry
Self
Bill Maxwell
Self
Sam Moore
Self
David Ritz
Self
Crew
Paris Barclay
Director
Paris Barclay
Writer
Cheo Hodari Coker
Writer
Ernesto Lomeli
Director of Photography
Carmen Delaney
Director of Photography
Stephanie Allain
Producer
Jeanne Elfant Festa
Producer
Nigel Sinclair
Producer
Cheo Hodari Coker
Producer
Paris Barclay
Executive Producer
Nicholas Ferrall
Executive Producer
Cassidy Hartmann
Executive Producer
Olivia Harrison
Executive Producer
Jonathan Clyde
Executive Producer
Dave Knott
Executive Producer