Billy Joel has rejected an upcoming unauthorized film about his early career, saying the project lacks his approval and necessary rights to his music and life story.
The singer issued the statement through a spokesperson regarding the film Billy & Me. The project, directed and edited by John Ottman, focuses on Joel's origins through the perspectives of his first manager Irwin Mazur and longtime friend Jon Small. Filmmakers hold life rights from Mazur and Small, who serves as a co-executive producer and consultant on the film.
