
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.

Don McLean
Self

Garth Brooks
Self

Peter Gallagher
Self

'Weird Al' Yankovic
Self

Harvey Mason Jr.
Self

Jade Bird
Self

Jencarlos Canela
Self
Maffio
Self

Brian Wilson
Self (archive footage)

Buddy Holly
Self (archive footage)

Ritchie Valens
Self (archive footage)
The Big Bopper
Self (archive footage)

Bastille ReOrchestrated
Bastille ReOrchestrated

ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas
ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band from Texas

Tangos Are for Two
Tangos Are for Two

Rachmaninoff Revisited
Rachmaninoff Revisited

War of Words: Battle Rap in the UK
War of Words: Battle Rap in the UK

It Came From Aquarius Records
It Came From Aquarius Records

Bring Me the Horizon: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Bring Me the Horizon: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Flores para Antonio
Flores para Antonio

Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing
Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing

The Devil and Daniel Johnston
The Devil and Daniel Johnston

Maybe It's Luck?
Maybe It's Luck?

Céline Dion raconte D'eux
Céline Dion raconte D'eux