The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022)
Do you believe in rock and roll?
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.
Director: Mark Moormann
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: July 8, 2022
Cast
- Don McLean - Self
- Garth Brooks - Self
- Peter Gallagher - Self
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic - Self
- Harvey Mason Jr. - Self
- Jade Bird - Self
- Jencarlos Canela - Self
- Maffio - Self
- Brian Wilson - Self (archive footage)
- Buddy Holly - Self (archive footage)
Cinematography: Mark Moormann, Brian Bayerl
Editing: Nick J. Webb
Production: Meteor 17, MTV Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
anthem, music documentary, plane crash, american pie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" about?
- 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.
- Who directed 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" was directed by Mark Moormann.
- Who stars in 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" stars Don McLean, Garth Brooks, Peter Gallagher, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Harvey Mason Jr., Jade Bird.
- How long is 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" has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
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- The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" is a Documentary, Music film.
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