The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" 2022
“Do you believe in rock and roll?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Mark Moormann
- Networks
- Meteor 17, MTV Documentary Films
- Where to Stream
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 8, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Meteor 17, MTV Documentary Films
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Meteor 17, MTV Documentary Films
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" (2022).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Year: 2022
Release Date: 07/08/2022 (US)
Genre: Documentary and Music
Runtime: 1h 34m
Rating: PG
Director: Mark Moormann
Cast/People mentioned: Don McLean, Peter Gallagher, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Brian Wilson, Garth Brooks.
Subject: The song "American Pie," which was released in 1971.
Content: Tells stories of people part of the moment from the beginning; shows the point of view of a new generation of artists motivated by the same values/ideas; highlights cultural moments in America's history relevant now as they were in 1971. Don McLean shares secrets behind the song.
Streaming: Paramount+ (mentioned in WSJ
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of documentary and music that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Music for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" and when was it released?
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.
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" was directed by Mark Moormann.
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