Billy 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.

GENRE: Documentary, Music
MPAA RATING: No Rating
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RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2026
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DIRECTOR(S): Paris Barclay
PRODUCER(S): Stephanie Allain, Jeanne Elfant Festa, Nigel Sinclair
WRITER(S): Cheo Hodari Coker, Paris Barclay
STUDIO: Abramorama