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"

94 mins | Documentary, Music | July 8, 2022

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.

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

94 mins | Documentary, Music | July 8, 2022

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
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.
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers Meteor 17
Original title The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Directors Mark Moormann
Writers

Cast

Don McLean

as Self

Garth Brooks

as Self

Brian Wilson

as Self

Peter Gallagher

as Self

Buddy Holly

as Self (archive footage)

Ritchie Valens

as Self (archive footage)

The Big Bopper

as Self (archive footage)

Austin Brown

as Self

Rob Lundquist

as Self

Adam Rupp

as Self

Tim Foust

as Self

Adam Chance

as Self

Maffio

as Self

Jade Bird

as Self