Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It
Schedule
Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
8712 109 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T6G 1E9 | Edmonton, AB
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2026, USA, 105 min, dir: Paris BarclayBilly Preston was 5 years old when he backed gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. Over the following six-decade career, Billy contributed his signature sound to the greatest artists of his time, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Sly Stone, Ray Charles, Rufus, Eric Clapton, and others, while establishing himself as a GRAMMY-winning solo artist. Despite his success, Billy struggled to reconcile his deep relationship with the Black church with his sexuality, setting off a lifelong quest to find love and acceptance.
Screening as a part of: Music Docs & The Organ Grinder Roadshow - Featuring a live music performance by The Chucet Band
Screening:
May 27th - Music at 6:30PM. Film at 7PM.
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Where is it happening?
8712 109 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T6G 1E9Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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