Billy Joel Documentary Reveals Struggles of Pop's Piano Man
A review by Caitlin Cherry in Screens highlights the two-part documentary "And So It Goes", which provides a compelling insight into the life and career of Billy Joel.
The documentary, available on Neon, explores Joel's tough childhood in Hicksville, Long Island, where his father left when he was 8 years old, and his subsequent efforts to win his love and approval.
- Joel's musical prodigy led him to play in piano bars as a teenager to support his mother.
- He found moderate success in local Long Island bands before facing personal struggles.
- A romantic affair with his best friend's wife, Elizabeth Weber, sent him into a spiral of depression and self-imposed exile.
The documentary paints a picture of a pop genius and complex man still battling his demons.
Author's summary: Documentary reveals Billy Joel's life struggles.
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