Review of Billy Joel - A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia

This is one of the best "rock'n'roller" documentaries I've watched, if only to watch Billy Joel, not only on stage, but touring the U.S.S.R. in 1987. He's more than just a tough-looking New Yorker who jams on the piano -- this show brings out his love for his family and for the people whom he entertains. He is seen in many settings, between walking around Red Square meeting people, paying homage to significant Russian musical artists of this century, spending time with this unique people and culture, answering questions they have about America and the rock'n'roll genres taking place there, and visiting sites with his ex, Christie, and their daughter Alexa Ray. He wears no mask like so many artists these days do -- he doesn't pretentiously try to hide the person he is. Of all things, "A Matter of Trust" also contains easily the most entertaining clips of him performing in front of large audiences I've ever seen. Between "Only the Good Die Young", "A Matter of Trust", "The Longest Time" a capella, him solo on the guitar singing Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A' Changin'", him tipping over a large electric piano during "Sometimes A Fantasy", and just jamming out alone with his band the fantastic "New York State of Mind", the man never stops short in displaying the greatest performance ever seen. This is a must-see for all fans of the Piano Man, and for all lovers of good rock'n'roll in general.