Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It

Billy Preston settles at the organ in Abbey Road Studios, his fingers gliding across the keys, conjuring the iconic part for 'Get Back'. Off-screen, George Harrison's voice invites him into the session. This 2026 documentary is more than a chronicle of the 'fifth Beatle'; it's an excavation of a musician's soul, torn between gospel devotion and rock 'n' roll excess, between acclaim and personal turmoil. Through archival footage, colleague interviews, and rare live performances, the film traces his journey from child prodigy playing with Mahalia Jackson to the session genius whose keys defined hits for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. It reveals how his profound faith wrestled with the music industry's grind, and how brilliance coexisted with profound solitude.