Billy Joel: And So It Goes is a two-part HBO music documentary about American songwriter Billy Joel. Directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, this portrait traces more than six decades of music, international success and personal struggles. The film will air from July 19, 2025 on HBO Max, with a second part scheduled for July 26.
Billy Joel: And So It Goes will be available on Max from July 19, 2025. The second part will go online on July 26, 2025.
Renowned for his Madison Square Garden concerts and intergenerational hits, Billy Joel is the subject of an in-depth biographical portrait. This documentary looks back at the singer's humble beginnings on Long Island, the absence of his father, his first bands, his marriages, his addictions and his resilience after a serious motorcycle accident. Through never-before-seen archive footage, personal films and exclusive interviews, viewers discover the man behind the artist.
The first part covers Billy Joel's early years, his contract with Columbia Records, his first hits such as Piano Man and the tensions with the critics. The second explores the singer's artistic maturity, with the album The Nylon Curtain, his complex family relationships, his meeting with Christie Brinkley and the genesis of the song Uptown Girl. Together, they trace a musical path inseparable from his personal history.
The film includes testimonials from Billy Joel, his close friends and family, as well as a number of renowned artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Sting, Nas, Pink and John Mellencamp. These figures evoke the impact of Billy Joel's work on several generations of musicians and fans.
Billy Joel: And So It Goes is a two-part HBO documentary directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin. Broadcast on Max on July 19 and 26, 2025, it offers a rare insight into the career and intimate life of the American musician. Through archival footage, never-before-seen performances and prestigious testimonials, the film retraces the key moments of his artistic, family and emotional journey.
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