HBO's new Billy Joel documentary is revelatory even if it pulls some punches
Jon Small recalls the distress from Joel's affair with his wife, stating, "these [were] my two best friends." This moment marked a turning point in their relationship.
Billy Joel tried to kill himself twice before realizing he could channel his sadness into music
"I had no place to live; I was sleeping in laundromats, and I was depressed, I think to the point of almost being psychotic. So I figured, 'That's it. I don't want to live anymore.'"
Metallica, Billy Joel and More at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival 2023 features numerous rock-related films, opening with Billy Joel's documentary and including performances from notable artists.