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BILLY PRESTON: THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT

Village East by Angelika
Monday, Nov 18, 2024 9:15 PM
This film shares the little-known story of organist and songwriter Billy Preston, from child prodigy to collaborations with music greats, exploring his genius, private demons, and undisputed talent. Featuring an original score by Robert Glasper.
Event Pricing
FF Admission General Admission - $20.00
FF Admission Senior - $18.00

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NYC PREMIERE Mega-talented keyboardist and songwriter Billy Preston was often referred to as "the best musician in the room." Stylistically influenced by the Black church, Preston’s illustrious career includes collaborations with Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Elton John, the Beatles, and more. 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. - Karen McMullen

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Paris Barclay, and producer Jeanne Elfant Festa.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika
Closed Captioning for online screenings

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Accessibility alert for NOV 18, 9:15PM screening:
Due to a recent equipment failure at Village East Cinemas, the room where this film screens is currently not accessible to patrons using wheelchairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. However the film is available to view at home as part of DOC NYC’s online festival. Please reach out to info@docnyc.net with any questions.



Film Details
Country:United States of America
Year:2024
Running Time:104
Language:English
Director:Paris Barclay
Executive Producer:Paris Barclay
Nicholas Ferrall
Cassidy Hartmann
Olivia Harrison
Jonathan Clyde
Dave Knott
Regina K. Scully
Daniel Shaw
G. Marq Roswell
Ben J. Murphy
Scott Pascucci
Sophia Dilley
Charles Hopkins
Jenny Raskin
Geralyn White Dreyfous
Lauren & John Driscoll
Meadow Fund
Ian Darling
Jeffrey Lurie
Marie Therese Guirgis
Steve Cohen & Paula Froehle
John & Michelle Keller
Brad & Debbie Buss
Andrew Trapani
Bruce Resnikoff
Jody Gerson
Producer:Stephanie Allain
Jeanne Elfant Festa
Nigel Sinclair
Cheo Hodari Coker
Editor:Scott D. Hanson
Cinematographer:Ernesto Lomeli
Carmen Delaney
Jerry Henry
Cast:Billy Preston
Ringo Starr
Suzanne De Passe
Blinky Williams
Gloria Jones
Sandra Crouch
Eric Clapton
Merry Clayton
DOC NYC
Event Years:2024
Festival Section:SONIC CINEMA
Film Genres:Addiction
African American
African American Director
Archival
Celebrity
Drugs
LGBTQIA+
Music
Performance