Screen Rant

  • David Harbour has explained the significance behind the “American Pie” song in Black Widow. 1 / 8

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  • Black Widow follows Natasha Romanoff after Civil War, as she embarks on a new mission. 2 / 8

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  • Romanoff reunites with her fake family as they attempt to bring down the Red Room. 3 / 8

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  • After being orphaned, Romanoff and Yelena were placed with undercover spies, Shostakov and Vostokoff. 4 / 8

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  • Harbour explained that the “American Pie” scene illustrates Shostakov’s shortcomings as a parent. 5 / 8

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  • He suggested a backstory where Shostakov plays “American Pie” to comfort the young, frightened Yelena. 6 / 8

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  • His singing of “American Pie” is his way of reaching Yelena and saying “I tried.” 7 / 8

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  • Family themes are touching in Black Widow and also reveal potential successors to the hero. 8 / 8

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