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

“Do you believe in rock and roll?”

★ 5.9 TMDB Rating · 8 votes

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.

Director
Mark Moormann
Release date
Jul 8, 2022
Original language
English
Origin
United States

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

  • Portrait of Don McLean

    Don McLean

    Self

  • Garth Brooks

    Self

  • Portrait of Peter Gallagher

    Peter Gallagher

    Self

  • Portrait of 'Weird Al' Yankovic

    'Weird Al' Yankovic

    Self

  • Portrait of Harvey Mason Jr.

    Harvey Mason Jr.

    Self

  • Portrait of Jade Bird

    Jade Bird

    Self

  • Portrait of Jencarlos Canela

    Jencarlos Canela

    Self

  • Maffio

    Self

  • Portrait of Brian Wilson

    Brian Wilson

    Self (archive footage)

  • Portrait of Buddy Holly

    Buddy Holly

    Self (archive footage)

  • Portrait of Ritchie Valens

    Ritchie Valens

    Self (archive footage)

  • The Big Bopper

    Self (archive footage)

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United States
Streaming on Paramount+Rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home
United Kingdom
Streaming on Paramount+
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Canada
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