Director: Paris Barclay
Writer(s): Paris Barclay, Cheo Hodari Coker
Starring: Billy Porter, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Olivia Harrison, Suzanne De Passe, Billy Preston, Merry Clayton, Tony Jones, Gloria Jones, Cory Henry
Synopsis: With his signature gospel sound on the Hammond B3, Billy Preston doublehandedly elevated the greatest artists of his time – from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, from Aretha Franklin to Eric Clapton, from Ray Charles to Barbra Streisand to Sly and the Family Stone. In our film, we explore Billy’s career and influence on generations of musicians, as he scored several number one hits of his own and became one of the most sought-after musicians in the world. He did all of this as a soul divided — by his deep roots in the church, in constant conflict with his identity as a gay Black man, searching for a family of his own that would accept him for who he was. READ REVIEW
Release Date: February 20, 2026 (USA) | Length: 105 min | Genre: Biography, History, Music | MPAA Rating: Unknown | Note(s): Original announcement. Stephanie Allain, Paris Barclay, Cheo Hodari Coker, and Erikka Yancy are producers on this project. Was to premiere at SXSW on March 8, 2024 pending a lawsuit. Still missing trailer and poster.