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The Day the Music Died/American Pie (2022)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

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The Day the Music Died/American Pie (2022)

94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

50 years after its release, Don McLean shares the secrets behind his iconic song 'American Pie', one of the great musical touchstones of the 20th century.

Director

Mark Moormann

Producers

Dave Harding (p.g.a.) | Spencer Proffer (p.g.a.)

Composer

Don McLean (music by)

Cinematographers

Brian Bayerl | Frank Martin | Mark Moormann

Editor

Nick J. Webb

Casting Director

Brad Davis

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Release date

Jul 19, 2022 (United States)

Awards

1 nomination

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28 cast members

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