In&nbsp;this profoundly moving first installment of a two-part episode, Documentary First host Christian Taylor interviews Steve Cohen, Billy Joel’s longtime creative director and the executive producer of the new HBO docuseries Billy Joel: And So It Goes.Steve Cohen, the executive producer, shares his journey from lighting stages to producing emotional documentaries, emphasizing the collaborative effort that brings these stories to life.Steve reflects on:<ul><li>Meeting Billy Joel in 1974 and forging a lifelong creative partnership</li><li>The soul of Billy Joel’s songwriting: honesty, heartbreak, and healing</li><li>How Susan Lacy’s empathetic direction helped uncover hidden emotional truths</li><li>What it means to tell someone else's story with care, depth, and dignity</li><li>The healing power of revisiting past relationships through art</li></ul> For listeners who’ve ever found themselves in a song—or wanted to understand the quiet brilliance behind a musical legend—this episode is a masterclass in the art of documentary storytelling and a heartfelt tribute to legacy, resilience, and human connection.No DocuView Déjà Vu&nbsp;&nbsp;Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Emotional Connection04:04 The Journey Begins: Meeting Billy Joel08:03 The Documentary: A Deep Dive into Billy Joel's Life11:57 The Collaborative Process of Filmmaking15:52 The Role of Relationships in Billy Joel's Music20:03 Reflections on Billy Joel's Legacy and Impact30:45 The Emotional Connection of Music36:00 Creating Comfort in Documentary Filmmaking39:41 The Art of Storytelling Through MusicSponsor: <a href="http://artillerysports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ArtillerySports.com</a> Use the code DocFirst&nbsp;for 10% off your order today!

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Episode 256 | HBO Max "Billy Joel And So It Goes" Interview with Executive Producer, Steve Cohen - Part 1

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