The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Documentary
Music
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.
2022-07-08
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Cast
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)
Austin Brown as Self
Rob Lundquist as Self
Adam Rupp as Self
Tim Foust as Self