HBO Billy Joel Documentary To Open Tribeca Festival
Briefly

The Tribeca Festival will kick off on June 4, 2025, with the world premiere of 'Billy Joel: So It Goes', an HBO two-part documentary. This announcement was made by festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal at the NAB Show. The documentary is described as an expansive look into Joel's life, featuring personal struggles and artistic triumphs through interviews and exclusive content. Rosenthal expressed pride in honoring Joel as the festival opens, showcasing the spirit of New York's creativity. The festival will run until June 15 and feature various artistic segments.
Lacy and Levin thanked Rosenthal and HBO, adding their appreciation for Joel's "trust in us to bring his story to the screen. There is no better place for this film to premiere than at the Beacon Theater, the venue for so many historic performances."
"For nearly 25 years, the Tribeca Festival has celebrated the artists who give New York its heart and soul... We are thrilled to honor Billy Joel - an artist who has embodied that very spirit," Rosenthal stated.
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