Director/writer Rick Korn, editor/producer S.A. Baron, and producer Jason Chapin announce their award-winning documentary, Harry Chapin – Cat’s In The Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives, will be available on DVD and digital streaming service beginning November 4. Pre-order the DVD here.
The new feature documentary from Jason Chapin, S.A. Baron, and Rick Korn (Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something) celebrates the 50th anniversary of Harry Chapin and Sandy Chapin’s iconic #1 song “Cat’s In The Cradle,” and explores the folk rock tune’s lasting impact on music and culture decades later. Reflecting on the song’s universal themes of parenthood, time, and relationships, are legendary musicians Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Judy Collins, Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Darryl McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.), Mandy Patinkin, Robert Lamm (Chicago), Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe), Jimmy Vivino, Mark Barden, and more. Watch the official trailer below:
Also announced today is the New York City premiere, screening with Tribeca Film on October 30. Tickets are available for Tribeca members here. There will also be a special November 1 screening at the Cinema Arts Centre in Harry’s hometown of Huntington, LI. The event supports Long Island Cares and the Cinema Arts Centre of Huntington. Tickets are now available here.
Director Rick Korn shared, “What makes this song so amazing is the multi-generational and multi-cultural effect it has on people around the world even to this day. However what makes this song and film unique is that it gave Harry a platform to launch his hunger charities like WhyHunger. 50 years later, WhyHunger is helping millions of people in 24 countries around the globe at a very crucial time in world history.”
Producer Jason Chapin stated, “My father wrote many unforgettable story songs but ‘Cat’s In The Cradle’ is by far his best known and it continues to have an impact on millions of people around the world. I’m thrilled at how the film captures so many wonderful stories about the song and my father told by music legends, fans, family and others.”
“SiriusXM has supported WhyHunger’s Hungerthon for 17 years, and as the recipient of the very first Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award, it’s an honor for me to be included in this film,” said Bob Buchmann, Director, Music Programming, SiriusXM.
Rhino is also now introducing Harry Chapin’s “Now Playing” – available for pre-order now. This tracklist highlights Harry Chapin’s mix of storytelling ballads and lighter narratives including “Cat’s In The Cradle.”
Jason Chapin, Rick Korn, and S.A. Baron were all recent recipients of the 2024 Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award, presented by WhyHunger, honoring their philanthropic efforts and the role their documentaries play in advancing Harry Chapin’s legacy and commitment to food and social justice. The documentary will benefit WhyHunger, Long Island Cares and the Harry Chapin Foundation.
