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Encore! Spencer Proffer - The Day The Music Died

Encore! Award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Spencer Proffer sits down with Jan Price to discuss his new documentary, "The Day The Music Died."


“The Day The Music Died: The Story Of Don Mclean's 'American Pie'" to premiere exclusively on Paramount+ July 19! Revealing Secrets Behind McLean’s Iconic Song, the Original Documentary Will Also Screen in Theaters Globally.


The Day The Music Died, the story of Don McLean’s American Pie, is a cinematic tour de force showcase of the Song of the century - an anthem for a generation. After 50 years and multitudes of fans around the world wanting to know what the lyrics and meanings behind the song are, our film has McLean powerfully reveal and share the secrets behind his iconic song 'American Pie', one of the great musical touchstones of the 20th century.

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