The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
20221h 34m5.9
Documentary, Music
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Certificate
- PG
- Origin
- United States of America
About
Do you believe in rock and roll?
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.
Where to watch
Details
- Director
- Mark Moormann
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jul 8, 2022
- Studio
- Meteor 17, MTV Documentary Films
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)
Austin Brown
Self
Rob Lundquist
Self
Adam Rupp
Self
Tim Foust
Self
Adam Chance
Self
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