HBO Prepares Documentary Film 'BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES' as the Opening of the Tribeca Festival 2025

Kapanlagi.com - Home Box Office (HBO), the renowned American television station, is reported to have prepared a special documentary film about the life journey and career of legendary musician Billy Joel, which will be shown as the opening of Tribeca Festival 2025. According to a press release provided to the media, the film will showcase the personal life journey of Billy Joel as well as his exploration of the music world.

Outside of the special screening through the Tribeca Festival 2025, the film BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES has already been confirmed for its airing schedule on HBO since March. This two-part documentary will debut on HBO and stream online through the MAX streaming app this summer.

1. Reasons for Making a Documentary Film

HBO has prepared a new documentary film about Billy Joel. (credit: instagram.com/tribeca)

According to Jane Rosenthal, a film producer and one of the founders of Tribeca Productions, the Tribeca Festival always celebrates the artists who have dedicated their hearts and souls to New York for about 25 years. The tribute to Billy Joel, who has successfully brought the mindset 'New York State of Mind' to life, is considered the perfect way to open this year's celebration of inspiration and creativity.

In addition, Susan Lacy, the producer and director of BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES, also added that both she and the co-producer, Jessica Levin, are very grateful to Billy Joel for trusting them to tell his story. "There is no better place to screen this documentary than the Beacon Theatre, which has hosted many historical musical events for decades and is a city so important to Billy Joel himself." She stated.

BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES is expected to be a surprise for fans who think they know Billy Joel very well. Susan Lacy herself had previously stated through a press release that she was amazed after learning how complex the singer's life story and the autobiography of his songs are.

2. Who is Billy Joel?

HBO has prepared the latest documentary film on Billy Joel. (credit: instagram.com/billyjoel)

Billy Joel is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who has been widely recognized since the 1970s. He was born with the real name William Martin Joel on May 9, 1949, in The Bronx, New York.

Since starting his career in the music industry, Billy Joel has achieved a plethora of impressive accomplishments. According to the official Billy Joel website, the musician is known to be one of the most popular and respected figures worldwide after selling over 150 million records. In 1972, he already had 33 songs that made it to the top 40 hit list and received 23 Grammy Award nominations.

Billy Joel was awarded the "Grammy Legend Award" in 1990. There are still many extraordinary achievements held by this legendary musician, including being inducted into the "Songwriters Hall of Fame" (1992), "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" (1999), and "Long Island Music Hall of Fame" (2006).

3. Annual Tribeca Festival

HBO has prepared the latest documentary film on Billy Joel. (credit: instagram.com/tribeca)

Not much different from other film festivals, the Tribeca Festival is an annual event initiated by Tribeca Productions. This festival was first established by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2002 as a way to stimulate economic and cultural revitalization after the September 11, 2001 incident at the World Trade Center. The format of the Tribeca Festival remains the same every year, taking the spring season as its time of execution.

This year, the Tribeca Festival will take place from June 4 to 15 in New York, United States. The event will feature the documentary film BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES as the opener on June 4, along with screenings of various films, music, TV programs, and more. So far, there are no further details regarding the complete lineup of the festival for the year 2025.

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