Billy Preston Documentary Premieres in Academy Screening Room for Oscar Season
Originally published Jun 10, 2026
By Clayton Davis · Variety
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Key points
- Paris Barclay's documentary 'Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It' is the first film uploaded to the Academy Screening Room for Oscar consideration.
- The Academy Screening Room is a members-only platform where Oscar voters can stream films for awards consideration.
- The documentary is the first entry in the 99th Academy Awards season, signaling the start of the awards season.
The upcoming film awards season has its first official entry with the release of Paris Barclay's documentary 'Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It' on the Academy Screening Room. This members-only platform allows Oscar voters to stream films for consideration in the 99th Academy Awards. The documentary is the first film uploaded for this season, marking a significant milestone in the awards season timeline. The film highlights the life and legacy of Billy Preston, a notable figure in music and entertainment.
Read the original story: Variety — by Clayton Davis