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

Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
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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

Crew

Ernesto Lomeli

Director of Photography

Carmen Delaney

Director of Photography

Paris Barclay

Executive Producer

Nicholas Ferrall

Executive Producer

Cassidy Hartmann

Executive Producer

Olivia Harrison

Executive Producer

Jonathan Clyde

Executive Producer

Dave Knott

Executive Producer