Overview

• Joel dismisses tabloid claims by stating he never faced any DUI charges or convictions.
• The documentary places his early-2000s car accidents in Sag Harbor and Bayville within a struggle of post-9/11 depression and mental fog.
• He appears in personal interviews with unprecedented access alongside family members Judy Joel and Alexa Ray as well as longtime friends Steve Cohen and Dennis Arfa.
• Directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, the two-part HBO film integrates over 110 songs with archival footage to trace his five-decade career.
• Contributions from industry figures such as Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney emphasize Joel’s enduring musical influence and resilience.