NPR critic Linda Holmes has been a Billy Joel fan since the '80s. HBO's new two-part documentary still taught her something ...

The new two-part documentary, which premieres Friday on HBO, is a good example of the tension between access and objectivity ...

Almost five hours in length, the two-part look at the hard-to-pin-down artist flows effortlessly, making for a riveting watch even for those coming to it with little affection for his work.

The new two-part documentary, which premieres Friday on HBO, is a good example of the tension between access and objectivity that filmmakers face in making documentaries on celebrities.

HBO's two-part documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes is a revealing look at a complicated music star who has been at the center of pop music for decades. But it's also a good example of the challenge ...

HBO's two-part documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes is a revealing look at a complicated music star who has been at the center of pop music for decades. But it's also a good example of the ...

The new two-part documentary, which premieres Friday on HBO, is a good example of the tension between access and objectivity that filmmakers face in making documentaries on celebrities.

As someone who has seen all the Billy Joel documentaries, I can confidently say that this two-part HBO docuseries is by far the best of the bunch.

A sprawling, worshipful documentary follows the singer-songwriter from his Long Island youth to the peak of his pop stardom and beyond.