Film
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
Documentary · 1h 45m · in cinemas from 6 January
Where to see it
1 screening in 1 city
1 screening in Oosterbeek
In English with Dutch subtitles, unless marked
Filmhuis Oosterbeek
- 20:00
About
A documentary portrait of keyboardist Billy Preston, covering his career with major artists, his solo hits and the tensions around his identity and faith.
Paris Barclay's documentary Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It profiles keyboardist, singer and songwriter Billy Preston. It follows his career from child prodigy to sought-after musician, covering his work with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin and Eric Clapton as well as his own solo hits. The film draws on rare archive footage and studio recordings, and includes contributions from Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton and Merry Clayton. It also examines Preston's influence on generations of musicians and looks at his personal life, including his sexuality, religious beliefs and drug use.
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Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
Billy Prestonas Self
Ringo Starras Self
Olivia Harrisonas Self
Eric Claptonas Self
Gloria Jonesas Self- Suzanne de Passeas Self
Merry Claytonas Self
Billy Porteras Self- Cory Henryas Self
- Robert Margouleffas Self
- Bill Maxwellas Self
Sam Mooreas Self
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- Paris Barclay
- Written by
- Paris Barclay, Cheo Hodari Coker
- Countries
- United States
- Studios
- White Horse Pictures, Homegrown Pictures, Concord Originals, Impact Partners, Chicago Media Project, Play/Action Pictures, Polygram Entertainment, Sobey Road Entertainment, Abramorama
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Language
- English
- In Dutch cinemas
- From 6 January 2027
Questions
How long is Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It?
1 hour 45 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Where can I see Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It?
There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It in?
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
Who is in Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It?
Billy Preston plays Self, with Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Eric Clapton, Gloria Jones and Suzanne de Passe.
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