Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, studio outtakes, and rare photos, Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It is an exhilarating documentary about the legendary musician whose signature sound shaped the work of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Sly Stone, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Eric Clapton, and countless others. On his own, he generated a venerable catalog of music, including such Top 10 classics as “Outa-Space,” “Will It Go Round in Circles,” “Nothing from Nothing,” and “You Are So Beautiful.” In the 1970s, he was basically The Coolest Person on Earth, a riveting stage presence and explosive performer with talent pouring out of him. But Billy had quietly held secrets about his sexuality and early sexual abuse, known to very few in his life, which tormented him, affecting not only his well-being and relationships, but also negatively influencing his career choices. While this doc shows the end-game of his struggles, it focuses on the genius and artistic triumphs that precede the downfall.