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.

Cast

Don McLean

Don McLean

as Self

Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks

as Self

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

as Self

'Weird Al' Yankovic

'Weird Al' Yankovic

as Self

Harvey Mason Jr.

Harvey Mason Jr.

as Self

Jade Bird

Jade Bird

as Self

Jencarlos Canela

Jencarlos Canela

as Self

Maffio

Maffio

as Self

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

as Self (archive footage)

Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly

as Self (archive footage)

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