The Concert for New York City
“One night. One place. One reason.”
Synopsis
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilience and the heroism of first responders after 9/11. Attended by thousands of firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers, the concert features performances by Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John, Billy Joel, and other music legends in a powerful tribute to unity, courage, and recovery.
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Billy Joel
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David Bowie
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Eric Clapton
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Elton John
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Paul McCartney
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Mick Jagger
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Nick Carter
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Howie Dorough
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Brian Littrell
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AJ McLean
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Kevin Richardson
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Jon Bon Jovi
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Beyoncé
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Kelly Rowland
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Michelle Williams
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Melissa Etheridge
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JAŸ-Z
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Kid Rock
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Horvitz, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Ric Burns, Kevin Smith, Woody Allen, Edward Burns, Christian Charles, Jerry Seinfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Flattery, Christian Charles, Kent Jones, Martin Scorsese, James Sanders, Ric Burns, Woody Allen, Tom Papa
- Original Title
- The Concert for New York City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 56m
- Production Studios
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, VH1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Horvitz, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Ric Burns, Kevin Smith, Woody Allen, Edward Burns, Christian Charles, Jerry Seinfeld
Paul Flattery, Christian Charles, Kent Jones, Martin Scorsese, James Sanders, Ric Burns, Woody Allen, Tom Papa
Cinqué Lee, Spike Lee, Russell Lee Fine, Leslie Angle, Brian Burns, Bad Glasser
James Y. Kwei, Kenneth Wachtel, Alisa Lepselter
Paul Flattery, Gregory Sills, Nancy Lefkowitz, Larry Kamerman, Lisa Ades
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Flattery
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Louis J. Horvitz
Director
Spike Lee
Director
Christian Charles
Writer
Martin Scorsese
Director
Paul Flattery
Producer
Ric Burns
Director
Kevin Smith
Director
Woody Allen
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Edward Burns
Director
Christian Charles
Director
Kent Jones
Writer
Martin Scorsese
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Nancy Lefkowitz
Producer
Larry Kamerman
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What is The Concert for New York City about?
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilience and the heroism of first responders after 9/11. Attended by thousands of firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers, the concert features performances by Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John, Billy Joel, and other music legends in a powerful tribute to unity, courage, and recovery.
Who directed The Concert for New York City?
The Concert for New York City was directed by Louis J. Horvitz, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Ric Burns, Kevin Smith, Woody Allen, Edward Burns, Christian Charles, Jerry Seinfeld.
Who stars in The Concert for New York City?
The principal cast of The Concert for New York City includes Billy Joel, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Paul McCartney.
When was The Concert for New York City released and how long is it?
The Concert for New York City was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 4h 56m.