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

July. 08,2022      PG
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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.

Don McLean as  Self
Garth Brooks as  Self
Peter Gallagher as  Self
'Weird Al' Yankovic as  Self
Harvey Mason Jr. as  Self
Jade Bird as  Self
Jencarlos Canela as  Self
Brian Wilson as  Self (archive footage)
Buddy Holly as  Self (archive footage)
Ritchie Valens as  Self (archive footage)

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