Overview

• The documentary airs in two parts on HBO and HBO Max at 8 p.m. ET on July 18 and July 25, totaling five hours of material.
• The preview includes never-before-seen performances, home movies and personal photos spanning Joel’s five-decade career.
• Joel opens up about childhood traumas and paternal absence and credits music with saving his life.
• Fellow artists such as Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen—who praises Joel’s melodies—and P!nk appear in the film’s in-depth interviews.
• After his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis, Joel remains in treatment and has canceled his upcoming concerts.