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

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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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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)

Ritchie Valens
Self (archive footage)
The Big Bopper
Self (archive footage)

Austin Brown
Self

Rob Lundquist
Self

Adam Rupp
Self

Tim Foust
Self
Adam Chance
Self
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