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

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, July 8 2022
2 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Don McLeanDon McLean
Don McLean was
76 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 02 1945
Portrait of Garth BrooksGarth Brooks
Garth Brooks was
60 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 07 1962
Portrait of Peter GallagherPeter Gallagher
Peter Gallagher was
66 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 19 1955
Portrait of "Weird Al" Yankovic"Weird Al" Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic was
62 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 23 1959
Portrait of Harvey Mason Jr.Harvey Mason Jr.
Harvey Mason Jr. was
54 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 03 1968
Portrait of Jade BirdJade Bird
Jade Bird was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Jencarlos CanelaJencarlos Canela
Jencarlos Canela was
34 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 21 1988
Portrait of MaffioMaffio
Maffio was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Brian WilsonBrian Wilson
Brian Wilson was
80 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 20 1942
Portrait of Buddy HollyBuddy Holly
Buddy Holly would have been no older than
22 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Sep 07 1936 –
Tue, Feb 03 1959
Portrait of Ritchie ValensRitchie Valens
Ritchie Valens would have been no older than
17 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 13 1941 –
Tue, Feb 03 1959
Portrait of The Big BopperThe Big Bopper
The Big Bopper would have been no older than
28 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 24 1930 –
Tue, Feb 03 1959
Portrait of Austin BrownAustin Brown
Austin Brown was
36 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 22 1986
Portrait of Rob LundquistRob Lundquist
Rob Lundquist was
39 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 02 1983
Portrait of Adam RuppAdam Rupp
Adam Rupp was
40 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 23 1982
Portrait of Tim FoustTim Foust
Tim Foust was
40 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 19 1981
Portrait of Adam ChanceAdam Chance
Adam Chance was
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as 'Self'.
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Crew

Portrait of Mark MoormannMark Moormann
Mark Moormann was
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as 'Director, Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Brian BayerlBrian Bayerl
Brian Bayerl was
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as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Spencer ProfferSpencer Proffer
Spencer Proffer was
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as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Dave HardingDave Harding
Dave Harding was
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as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Bruce GillmerBruce Gillmer
Bruce Gillmer was
58 in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as 'Executive Producer'
Tue, Aug 06 1963
Portrait of Nick J. WebbNick J. Webb
Nick J. Webb was
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as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Lewis ZuckerLewis Zucker
Lewis Zucker was
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as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Janet SantelicesJanet Santelices
Janet Santelices was
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as 'Art Direction'
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