Tribeca 25 Documentary Explores Festival's Roots Amidst Post-9/11 Resilience

Set to premiere on Netflix on September 11, Matt Tyrnauer's documentary, "Tribeca 25," delves into the festival's inception in the wake of the September 11 attacks. The film's trailer, shared exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter, features co-founder Robert De Niro reflecting on the profound loss experienced by New York City. "To me, New York is the most cinematic city in the world… then one day they were gone. It was devastation downtown," he recalls.

Alongside De Niro, co-founder Jane Rosenthal emphasizes their desire to revitalize the area and help the community heal through art. The trailer captures the festival's early days, including its inaugural 2002 event, which showcased 150 films and was attended by luminaries like Martin Scorsese and Meryl Streep. Whoopi Goldberg's words resonate in the preview: "We are not going to take this lying down. We’re going to bring downtown back."

Featuring exclusive interviews with De Niro, Rosenthal, and festival alumni, the documentary highlights how the festival has grown into a significant cultural milestone over its 25 editions. The film reflects on the importance of storytelling in fostering community and resilience, with Tyrnauer describing it as a love letter to New York and the power of connection in times of crisis.

Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com