Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Mark Moormann
- Producer : Spencer Proffer,Dave Harding
- Editor : Nick J. Webb
- Cast : Don McLean,Garth Brooks,Peter Gallagher,"Weird Al" Yankovic,Harvey Mason Jr.,Jade Bird,Jencarlos Canela,Maffio,Brian Wilson,Buddy Holly,Ritchie Valens,The Big Bopper,Austin Brown,Rob Lundquist,Adam Rupp,Tim Foust,Adam Chance
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleThe Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Status Released
Release Information
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2022-07-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesMeteor 17,MTV Documentary Films
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
