Cohen, who is interviewed in the documentary, along with Joel’s family members, friends, band members, ex-wives, his oldest daughter, people instrumental in his career, and fellow music legends like Paul McCartney, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, and others, helped convince Joel to appear on camera – something Joel originally didn’t want to do.

The two-part film premieres on HBO Max on July 18, and gives fans a glimpse into the musician's "love, loss, and struggles that fuel his songwriting"