Billy Joel: And So It Goes

Billy Joel: And So It Goes

Limited Series 2025 · 2 eps · ★ 8.8 · Documentary

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An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with extensive, in-depth one-on-one interviews, the documentary intimately explores the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations.

Created by Susan Lacy, Jessica Levin

Network: HBO

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