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.

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  Don McLean

  Self
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  Garth Brooks

  Self
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  Peter Gallagher

  Self
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  'Weird Al' Yankovic

  Self
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  Harvey Mason Jr.

  Self
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  Jade Bird

  Self
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  Jencarlos Canela

  Self
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  Brian Wilson

  Self (archive footage)
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  Buddy Holly

  Self (archive footage)
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  Ritchie Valens

  Self (archive footage)