Official Trailer Released For Billy Preston Documentary, ‘That’s The Way God Planned It’

The official trailer has been released for ‘Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It’, a new documentary exploring the life, music, and personal journey of Billy Preston. The film traces Preston’s path from backing Mahalia Jackson at age five to becoming a Grammy-winning solo artist and a key collaborator with artists including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Ray Charles. Alongside his musical legacy, the documentary examines Preston’s struggle to reconcile his faith within the Black church with his sexuality, highlighting a lifelong search for love, identity, and acceptance.