"One was the power of the song, the fact that this song means so much to so many people in so many different generations, said Korn. You know a 20-year-old [that] knows Cats in the Cradle' because their grandfather knows it or their grandmother knows it. It resonates with people, not just of many different generations, but many cultures. And there's so many pop culture references to the song and so many covers that are great. There's something really powerful here about this song."
"The late Harry Chapin's Cat's in the Cradle has been the anthem for fathers and sons (and family in general) since it was first released in 1974. Emmy and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rick Korn chose to explore the iconic Chapin song in his new documentary, Cat's in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives. This is the second documentary that Korn has made about Chapin, the first being Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something, which was released in 2020."
Harry Chapin's 'Cat's in the Cradle' became an anthem for fathers, sons and families after its 1974 release. Filmmaker Rick Korn created a documentary exploring the song's origins, cultural resonance and long-term impact. The song was written by Chapin's wife Sandy and remains known across generations and cultures. The film includes Chapin family reflections and interviews with celebrities such as Billy Joel, Mandy Patinkin, Darryl McDaniels, Dee Snyder and Pat Benatar. Interviewees recount pop culture references, numerous covers and personal reactions. Dee Snyder initially protested acoustic music yet acknowledged the song's unexpected emotional resonance.
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