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

Do you believe in rock and roll?
Jul 8, 2022 · 1h 34m
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Documentary
Music

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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.

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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
Directed by Mark Moormann

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Meteor 17, MTV Documentary Films
Country
US

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