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Billy Preston Documentary Becomes First Film on Academy Screening Room for Oscar Season

Paris Barclay's documentary, "Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It," has been announced as the first film uploaded to the Academy Screening Room for the upcoming awards season. This move officially opens the platform for consideration for the 99th Academy Awards. Oscar voters can access and stream movies on this members-only platform.

By Fainaron·Jun 10, 2026 (2 days ago)·1 views
Billy Preston Documentary Becomes First Film on Academy Screening Room for Oscar Season

Paris Barclay's documentary, "Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It," is the first film to be made available on the Academy Screening Room for the upcoming film awards season. This marks its entry for consideration in the 99th Academy Awards.

The Academy Screening Room serves as a dedicated, members-only platform. It allows Oscar voters to stream films that are vying for awards consideration during the annual selection process.

According to Variety, this upload signifies the official commencement of the screening period for films aiming for recognition at the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony.

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