Mark Moormann
Director
1h 34m
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022)
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.54%
Cast
Don McLean
Self
Garth Brooks
Self
Peter Gallagher
Self
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Self
Harvey Mason Jr.
Self
Jade Bird
Self
Jencarlos Canela
Self
Maffio
Self
Brian Wilson
Self (archive footage)
Buddy Holly
Self (archive footage)
Ritchie Valens
Self (archive footage)
The Big Bopper
Self (archive footage)
Don McLean
Self
Garth Brooks
Self
Peter Gallagher
Self
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Self
Harvey Mason Jr.
Self
Jade Bird
Self
Jencarlos Canela
Self
Maffio
Self
Brian Wilson
Self (archive footage)
Buddy Holly
Self (archive footage)
Ritchie Valens
Self (archive footage)
The Big Bopper
Self (archive footage)
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Release Date
July 8, 2022Original Language
EnglishBudget
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