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

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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Don McLean

Self

Garth Brooks

Self

Peter Gallagher

Self

'Weird Al' Yankovic

Self

Harvey Mason Jr.

Self

Jade Bird

Self

Jencarlos Canela

Self

Maffio

Self

Brian Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Buddy Holly

Self (archive footage)

Ritchie Valens

Self (archive footage)

The Big Bopper

Self (archive footage)

Austin Brown

Self

Rob Lundquist

Self

Adam Rupp

Self

Tim Foust

Self

Adam Chance

Self

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