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The Day the Music Died/American Pie poster
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MASTER SCORE 62.1 / 100
2022·Biography / Documentary / Music·1h 34m

THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED/AMERICAN PIE

“Do you believe in rock and roll?”

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.

Above the Line
Mark Moormann·DirectorMark Moormann·Director of PhotographyNick J. Webb·Editor
Cast
Don McLean·SelfGarth Brooks·SelfPeter Gallagher·Self'Weird Al' Yankovic·SelfHarvey Mason Jr.·SelfJade Bird·SelfJencarlos Canela·SelfMaffio·SelfBrian Wilson·Self (archive footage)Buddy Holly·Self (archive footage)
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Mark Moormann·Director
Camera· 2
Mark Moormann·Director of PhotographyBrian Bayerl·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Nick J. Webb·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Lewis Zucker·Art DirectionJanet Santelices·Art Direction
Production· 3
Bruce Gillmer·Executive ProducerSpencer Proffer·ProducerDave Harding·Producer
By the Numbers
62.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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