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'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' Review

Susan Lacy chronicles the life of the iconic "Piano Man" in a two-part documentary.

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Christopher Campbell
Jul 19, 2025
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When critics complain about celebrity-focused documentaries, they should acknowledge that we have two great filmmakers to thank for two types of well-produced celebrity docs with integrity. You’ve got the verité profiles of famous people, especially actors and musicians, that follow D.A. Pennebaker’s intimate style. Then there’s the biographical type pe…

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