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Billy Joel documentary to open Tribeca Film Festival in June

A documentary about Grammy winner Billy Joel is set to open the Tribeca Film Festival in June. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

A documentary about Grammy winner Billy Joel is set to open the Tribeca Film Festival in June. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

April 7 (UPI) -- A documentary about rock 'n' roll legend Billy Joel is set to open this year's Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

"For nearly 25 years, Tribeca Festival has been a love letter to the artists, culture, and stories that make New York great," the festival's official X account said Sunday.

"That's why we're excited to open the 2025 Festival with the world premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes, an @HBO Original documentary exploring the life and music of the man who captured New York's soul in a single song. We'll be celebrating Billy Joel at the Beacon Theatre on June 4."

Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin directed the documentary, which featurses exclusive interviews and never-before-seen videos and photographs from the 75-year-old, Long Island singer's life and career.

It is expected to premiere on HBO and Max this summer.

For nearly 25 years, Tribeca Festival has been a love letter to the artists, culture, and stories that make New York great.

That's why we're excited to open the 2025 Festival with the world premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes, an @HBO Original documentary exploring the life... pic.twitter.com/cjYUoMc7Rq— Tribeca (@Tribeca) April 6, 2025

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