Directed by:
Paris BarclayCinematography:
Carmen DelaneyCast:
Billy Preston (a.f.), Billy Porter, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Olivia Harrison, Suzanne De Passe, Tony JonesPlots(1)
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. (South by Southwest Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Billy Preston (a.f.)
USA
Best movies:
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
The Derby Stallion (2005)
Sgt. Pepper (1978)
Billy Porter
USA
Best movies:
The Get Down (2016) (series)
Anastasia (1997)
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000)
Ringo Starr
UK
Best movies:
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Yellow Submarine (1968)
Pop Gear (1965)
Eric Clapton
UK
Best movies:
Eric Clapton - Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2015) (concert)
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony – Lockdown Sessions (2021) (concert)
Tommy (1975)
Olivia Harrison
Mexico
Suzanne De Passe
USA
Tony Jones
USA
Best movies:
In & Out (1997)