The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"(2022)
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" Synopsis
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" (2022) is a documentary and music film directed by Mark Moormann, released on July 8, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Don McLean, Garth Brooks, Peter Gallagher and 'Weird Al' Yankovic. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Moormann
- Producers:
- Spencer Proffer, Dave Harding
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Moormann
- Production:
- Meteor 17, MTV Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don McLean
as Self
Garth Brooks
as Self
Peter Gallagher
as Self
'Weird Al' Yankovic
as Self
Harvey Mason Jr.
as Self
Jade Bird
as Self
Jencarlos Canela
as Self
- Maffio
Maffio
as Self
Brian Wilson
as Self (archive footage)
Buddy Holly
as Self (archive footage)
Ritchie Valens
as Self (archive footage)
- The Big Bopper
The Big Bopper
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Mark Moormann, produced by Spencer Proffer and Dave Harding.
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"?
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The main cast of The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022) includes Don McLean, Garth Brooks, Peter Gallagher, 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Harvey Mason Jr.. The film was directed by Mark Moormann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" released?
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" was released on July 8, 2022 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" worth watching?
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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