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

American Pie stands as a musical phenomenon intricately woven into the tapestry of American culture, captivating audiences worldwide for more than half a century. With a narrative that runs deeper than a catchy melody and cryptic verses, this documentary chronicles the people who lived this moment from its inception, presents the perspective of a new generation of artists inspired by the same values and ideas that sparked the song’s creation, and highlights cultural moments in American history that remain as relevant today as they were in 1971, when the song was released.

Director(s)

Mark Moormann

Cast & Crew

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Self

'Weird Al' Yankovic

'Weird Al' Yankovic

Self

Jencarlos Canela

Jencarlos Canela

Self

Don McLean

Don McLean

Self

Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks

Self

Maffio

Maffio

Self

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Harvey Mason Jr.

Harvey Mason Jr.

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Jade Bird

Jade Bird

Self

Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly

Self (archive footage)

Ritchie Valens

Ritchie Valens

Self (archive footage)

The Big Bopper

The Big Bopper

Self (archive footage)

Austin Brown

Austin Brown

Self

Rob Lundquist

Rob Lundquist

Self

Adam Rupp

Adam Rupp

Self

Tim Foust

Tim Foust

Self

Adam Chance

Adam Chance

Self

Mark Moormann

Mark Moormann

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Details

GenresDocumentary, Music
Runtime1h 34 mins
Released on08 Jul 2022
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America
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