Billy Joel: And So It Goes has earned a nomination for a 2026 Humanitas Prize, placing the HBO production among this year’s recognized documentary projects. The newly announced nominees highlight film and television writing that examines human experiences with depth and care.
Part two of the two-part Billy Joel documentary is nominated in the documentary category for docuseries and single episodes. Other nominees in the category include Katrina: Come Hell and High Water, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! and Rise of the 49ers.
The Humanitas Prizes were established in 1974 to recognize professional film and television writers whose work explores the human condition in a meaningful way.
Another music-related production, Song Sung Blue, received a nomination in the drama feature category. The film stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson and follows a Neil Diamond tribute band.
Directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, Billy Joel: And So It Goes premiered at the Tribeca Festival in June 2025 before arriving on HBO the following month.
The winners will be announced during an awards event in Hollywood on September 9, 2026.