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The Day the Music Died/American Pie

2022 · Movie · PG · 94 min · ★ 5.5 · 53% critics

DocumentaryMusic

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.

Also known as The Day The Music Died: American Pie · The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's American Pie

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Details
Original title
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Years
2022
Release date
2022-07-08
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
94 min
Critic score
53/100
TMDB rating
5.5/10 (6 votes)

Themes

  • anthem
  • music documentary
  • plane crash
  • american pie

Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Moormann