Film Screening - Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
Schedule
Thu Jun 18 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:15 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Keene Public Library | Keene, NH
The Juneteenth Event Planning Committee is thrilled to present a very special screening and New Hampshire premiere of the documentary, Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It (2026), an exhilarating film about the legendary GRAMMY-winning musician whose signature sound shaped the work of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Sly Stone, Aretha Franklin, and countless others. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, studio outtakes, and rare photos, acclaimed director Paris Barclay interweaves the complicated aspects of this artist’s extraordinary life and musical career. A private man who turned to drugs to dull the pain of personal trauma, his poignant story unfolds through insights from Billy Porter, Eric Clapton, and Ringo Starr, complemented by rare footage and an original score by Robert Glasper.
Run time: 105 minutes
Location: Keene Public Library, Huntress Auditorium
The screening will be followed by a Q&A session.
This free community event is part of the City of Keene's 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, brought to you by the City of Keene Human Rights Committee, the Keene Family YMCA, and W.S. Badger Company. All 2026 Juneteenth events are sponsored in part by Savings Bank of Walpole.
Where is it happening?
Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St, Keene, NH 03431-3322, United States
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