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

Do you believe in rock and roll?
Released July 08, 2022
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Overview
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
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
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Maffio
as
Self

Brian Wilson
as
Self (archive footage)

Buddy Holly
as
Self (archive footage)

Ritchie Valens
as
Self (archive footage)
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The Big Bopper
as
Self (archive footage)
Crew
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Mark Moormann
as
Director

Bruce Gillmer
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Executive Producer
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Spencer Proffer
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Producer
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Nick J. Webb
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Editor
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Dave Harding
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Producer
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Brian Bayerl
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Director of Photography
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Mark Moormann
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Director of Photography
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Janet Santelices
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Art Direction
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Lewis Zucker
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Art Direction