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 and Mark Barden and more. Watch the official trailer here.
Also announced today is the New York City premiere, screening with Tribeca Film on October 30. Tickets are available for Tribeca members here (press please inquire about press comps). 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.
ABOUT DIRECTOR RICK KORN
Rick Korn is the co-founder of In Plain View Entertainment, LLC and is a film and TV producer, writer, and director that works on creating socially conscious documentaries. Rick is the 2024 Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award recipient given to him for his 28 years of work with WhyHunger.
He was one of three partners in Television Production Partners, an award-winning branded entertainment company that was nominated for an Oscar, Emmy and won a Peabody Award for HANK AARON CHASING THE DREAM.
Rick has produced benefit concerts with Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, Kevin Bacon, Karen Fairchild, and Joan Jett. Rick executive produced the documentary MY OLD FRIEND with Paul McCartney and Carl Perkins which aired on CMT. Korn and Perkins collaborated on several documentary concerts, benefits, and an album called GO CAT GO which included Carl with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, John Fogerty, and Paul Simon.
On September 20, 2024, In Plain View Entertainment released A FATHER'S PROMISE on iTunes and Amazon which he directed and wrote, and Sheryl Crow executive produced. The film is the inspiring story of professional musician Mark Barden who lost all joy in music when his son Daniel was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary school. Mark rewired himself and became a powerful voice and activist when he co-founded Sandy Hook Promise. Mark finds his way back to music through his friends Sheryl Crow, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Karen Fairchild, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and Bernie Williams.
Rick teamed up with S.A. Baron to form In Plain View Entertainment. In October 2020 they released HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING which Korn wrote and directed and stars Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and many others. The film has 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and will be re-released in 2026 on Amazon and iTunes. On November 4, 2025 Korn and Baron will be releasing CAT'S IN THE CRADLE 50TH ANNIVERSARY documentary starring Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Dee Snyder, Judy Collins, Mandy Pitinkin, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Whit Crane, and Robert Lamm.
IPVE will be producing a Hungerthon Benefit Concert celebrating WhyHunger's 50th anniversary at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on December 14, 2025. Korn has partnered with music director Marc Ribler of Stevie Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul, with members of The Disciples along with E Street Band alumni forming the house band.
Korn and Baron were consulted on the Lionel Ritchie documentary THE GREATEST NIGHT IN POP about the making of "We are the World". Rick and In Plain View have been tapped by Judy Collins to tell her life story.in a documentary called BOTH SIDES NOW.
ABOUT PRODUCER & EDITOR S.A. BARON
S.A. Baron is an award-nominated editor, cinematographer, and producer known for his powerful visual storytelling across film, television, digital, and branded media. With a career spanning major networks, global music artists, and top-tier brands, his work blends artistic vision with technical precision. He has edited, filmed and produced several feature documentaries, including Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something, A Father’s Promise, and the upcoming Cat’s In The Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives. Baron has collaborated with artists such as Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean and Bon Jovi, Sarah McLachlan, Jay Z, Chris Brown and created content for outlets including ESPN, BET, and NYC Media. His background includes leadership roles at Arista Records and the USA Network’s Night Flight, where he shaped groundbreaking music and cultural programming. A graduate of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, Baron continues to craft compelling narratives across diverse media platforms.
ABOUT PRODUCER JASON CHAPIN
Mr. Chapin is Director of Workforce Development at The Westchester County Association, an economic development organization. He previously worked for The City University of New York, The State University of New York and The WorkPlace, Inc. and has managed programs that have provided education, training and employment services to 25,000 unemployed and underemployed individuals. Jason previously served as treasurer and board member of The Harry Chapin Foundation and has been a long-time supporter of WhyHunger and Long Island Cares.
