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BILLY PRESTON: THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT

BILLY PRESTON: THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT

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.

Join us on Saturday, April 11 at Noon for a special, one-time screening. Tickets are $12.50 each.

Director Paris Barclay

Producer Nigel Sinclair, Cheo Hodari Coker, Stephanie Allain, Jeanne Elfant Festa

Cast Billy Preston, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison

The NEON
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM on Sat, 11 Apr 2026
The NEON
130 E. Fifth St.
Dayton, Ohio 45402
937-224-7469
theneon@msn.com