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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022)

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

Don McLean

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

Garth Brooks

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

Peter Gallagher

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'Weird Al' Yankovic in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

'Weird Al' Yankovic

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Harvey Mason Jr. in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

Harvey Mason Jr.

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

Jade Bird

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

Jencarlos Canela

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Maffio

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

Brian Wilson

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

Buddy Holly

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

Ritchie Valens

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The Big Bopper

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

Austin Brown

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

Rob Lundquist

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

Adam Rupp

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

Tim Foust

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Adam Chance

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FAQ

When was The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" released?

The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" was released on July 8, 2022.

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" runs for 1h 34m.

What is the rating for 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 an average rating of 5.5/10 on Streambay.

What genre 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" is classified as Music and Documentary.

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