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

"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.

Top Cast

  • Don McLean

    Don McLean

    Self

  • Garth Brooks

    Garth Brooks

    Self

  • Peter Gallagher

    Peter Gallagher

    Self

  • 'Weird Al' Yankovic

    'Weird Al' Yankovic

    Self

  • Harvey Mason Jr.

    Harvey Mason Jr.

    Self

  • Jade Bird

    Jade Bird

    Self

  • Jencarlos Canela

    Jencarlos Canela

    Self

  • Maffio

    Maffio

    Self

  • Brian Wilson

    Brian Wilson

    Self (archive footage)

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.

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