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Billy Preston Documentary: Rise, Struggles, and Musical Legacy

3/6/2026

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The documentary "Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It" chronicles Billy Preston's rise from gospel prodigy to the "Fifth Beatle" and his collaborations with Barbra Streisand and Aretha Franklin.
Paris Barclay directs the film, and Stephanie Allain also serves as a producer, while the documentary covers Preston's battles with addiction and trauma.
The film is currently showing in theaters across North America.

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Story summary

The documentary "Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It" chronicles Billy Preston's rise from gospel prodigy to the "Fifth Beatle" and his collaborations with Barbra Streisand and Aretha Franklin.
Paris Barclay directs the film, and Stephanie Allain also serves as a producer, while the documentary covers Preston's battles with addiction and trauma.
The film is currently showing in theaters across North America.