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

Name: The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2022-07-08
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cast: Don McLean, Garth Brooks, Peter Gallagher, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Harvey Mason Jr.

2022, English. Directed by Mark Moormann.

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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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Runtime: 1h 34m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ in India.

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Released: 8 July 2022
Country: United States of America

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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).

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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

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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" (2022) was directed by Mark Moormann and stars Don McLean, Garth Brooks, Peter Gallagher.