The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

Do you believe in rock and roll?

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Overview

With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, “American Pie” is a musical phenomenon woven deep into the history of American culture, entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years. This documentary tells the stories of the people who were a part of this moment from the beginning, shows the point of view of a new generation of artists who are motivated by the same values and ideas that inspired the song’s creation, and highlights cultural moments in America’s history that are as relevant now as they were in 1971, when the song was released.

🏆Awards1 nomination total

Cast

Don McLeanDon McLeanSelf
Garth BrooksGarth BrooksSelf
Peter GallagherPeter GallagherSelf
'Weird Al' Yankovic'Weird Al' YankovicSelf
Harvey Mason Jr.Harvey Mason Jr.Self
Jade BirdJade BirdSelf
Jencarlos CanelaJencarlos CanelaSelf
MaffioSelf
Brian WilsonBrian WilsonSelf (archive footage)
Buddy HollyBuddy HollySelf (archive footage)
Ritchie ValensRitchie ValensSelf (archive footage)
The Big BopperSelf (archive footage)

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DirectorMark Moormann

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Release DateJuly 8, 2022
LanguagesEnglish
StudiosMeteor 17, MTV Documentary Films
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