The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s “American Pie”
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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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
Crew
Mark Moormann
