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Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Four years of the Astroworld stampede: The tail of the survivors and a Netflix Documentary
Who died in the Astroworld stampede Live Events The survivors stories - Netflix documentary Legal actions after the tragedy What all is in the Netflix Documentary - Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A gripping tale of the tragic tale of the Astroworld stampede , which claimed 10 lives in 2021, is out on Netflix as survivors tell what unfolded on November 5, Scott held his third Astroworld music festival in Houston in November 2021, a big concert organized by Live Nation, with around 50,000 fans attending. When Travis got on stage, the crowd rushed forward and got tightly packed near the left side of the stage, as per to the Netflix documentary, because the people rushed it created a "trap" where people couldn't move or breathe and got stuck on the left side of the stage. Eye witnesses claim that screams could be heard to 'Stop the show,' but it went on for almost another hour. For the fear of panic, the police resisted to Travis Scott he thought it felt like a normal show and said he didn't hear people crying for help. Medics tried helping, but it was too late for some. 8 people died that night, and 2 more died later in the hospital. Cause of death for all 10 victims was compression asphyxiation, as per the CNN people, with the youngest one being Ezra Blount,9, died during the stampede. He fell from his dad's shoulders and later died in the hospital. Mirza Danish Baig died saving his fiancée, Olivia. Bharti Shahani's mom said after her daughter died: 'I want my baby back', as per the report by Patino and Jacob Jurinek were best friends who went together and both died. Rudy Peña's family found out he had died the next day through a friend who was new Netflix documentary 'Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy' came out on June 10, 2025 and interviewed many survivors. Sophia Santana, a nurse, said she kept thinking: 'Don't fall down, you won't get back up.' Ayden, Brianna Rodriguez's friend, said he fell with Bri and could hear her yelling 'help me get out.'Ayden described how people were stacked on top of each other and he almost passed out. When he finally escaped, he ran to find Brianna but was told the hospital couldn't save her. Arturo, another survivor, said he used to love Travis, but after that night he couldn't support him anymore. He said the experience gave him depression and anxiety, and he wondered 'why me and not them?'According to the report by People, Arturo and Santana are now friends after the tragedy. David McGilver, another concertgoer, said he was angry Travis kept performing. He said he remembers Travis saying "Y'all know what y'all came here for" while people were screaming for help.10 wrongful death lawsuits were filed against Travis Scott, Live Nation, and others. All lawsuits have now been settled privately. In 2023, a grand jury found Scott not guilty of any criminal offense, AP on the streaming platform on June 10, the show documents the tragic incident of the Astroworld show. It tells true stories from survivors and what experts think. Reveals how badly the crowd was managed and how slow the reaction was. Survivors describe the fear, pain, and long-term trauma they still deal with. Also explores Travis Scott's reaction and what happened after the Netflix made a documentary called Trainwreck: The Astroworld tells the story of what happened at the Astroworld concert and how people survived.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Four years of the Astroworld stampede: The tail of the survivors and a Netflix Documentary
Who died in the Astroworld stampede Live Events The survivors stories - Netflix documentary Legal actions after the tragedy What all is in the Netflix Documentary - Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A gripping tale of the tragic tale of the Astroworld stampede , which claimed 10 lives in 2021, is out on Netflix as survivors tell what unfolded on November 5, Scott held his third Astroworld music festival in Houston in November 2021, a big concert organized by Live Nation, with around 50,000 fans attending. When Travis got on stage, the crowd rushed forward and got tightly packed near the left side of the stage, as per to the Netflix documentary, because the people rushed it created a "trap" where people couldn't move or breathe and got stuck on the left side of the stage. Eye witnesses claim that screams could be heard to 'Stop the show,' but it went on for almost another hour. For the fear of panic, the police resisted to Travis Scott he thought it felt like a normal show and said he didn't hear people crying for help. Medics tried helping, but it was too late for some. 8 people died that night, and 2 more died later in the hospital. Cause of death for all 10 victims was compression asphyxiation, as per the CNN people, with the youngest one being Ezra Blount,9, died during the stampede. He fell from his dad's shoulders and later died in the hospital. Mirza Danish Baig died saving his fiancée, Olivia. Bharti Shahani's mom said after her daughter died: 'I want my baby back', as per the report by Patino and Jacob Jurinek were best friends who went together and both died. Rudy Peña's family found out he had died the next day through a friend who was new Netflix documentary 'Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy' came out on June 10, 2025 and interviewed many survivors. Sophia Santana, a nurse, said she kept thinking: 'Don't fall down, you won't get back up.' Ayden, Brianna Rodriguez's friend, said he fell with Bri and could hear her yelling 'help me get out.'Ayden described how people were stacked on top of each other and he almost passed out. When he finally escaped, he ran to find Brianna but was told the hospital couldn't save her. Arturo, another survivor, said he used to love Travis, but after that night he couldn't support him anymore. He said the experience gave him depression and anxiety, and he wondered 'why me and not them?'According to the report by People, Arturo and Santana are now friends after the tragedy. David McGilver, another concertgoer, said he was angry Travis kept performing. He said he remembers Travis saying "Y'all know what y'all came here for" while people were screaming for help.10 wrongful death lawsuits were filed against Travis Scott, Live Nation, and others. All lawsuits have now been settled privately. In 2023, a grand jury found Scott not guilty of any criminal offense, AP on the streaming platform on June 10, the show documents the tragic incident of the Astroworld show. It tells true stories from survivors and what experts think. Reveals how badly the crowd was managed and how slow the reaction was. Survivors describe the fear, pain, and long-term trauma they still deal with. Also explores Travis Scott's reaction and what happened after the Netflix made a documentary called Trainwreck: The Astroworld tells the story of what happened at the Astroworld concert and how people survived.
Toronto Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Doug Ford said he won't watch Netflix documentary on his brother Rob Ford
As Netflix's new documentary on Rob Ford hit airwaves Tuesday morning, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he won't be one of the people tuning in. 'I'm not going to watch it. They're disgusting people,' he said of Netflix at a Tuesday news conference. 'Poor Rob has been dead for nine years and they just want to keep going after him.' The Netflix documentary, 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,' chronicles Rob Ford's rise to becoming Toronto's 64th mayor and the scandals that surfaced during his time in office, notably one where he was caught smoking crack cocaine on camera. It's the second of an anthology series exploring events that dominated headlines worldwide, following 'Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy,' which premiered on June 10. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a new Netflix documentary about his late brother Rob Ford is "disgusting." The doc titled 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem" chronicles Rob Ford's rise to power as Toronto mayor in 2010 and his chaotic time in office. Speaking at a news conference in Toronto, Doug Ford said he wasn't going to watch the film, and he doesn't see eye-to-eye with the creators. (June 17, 2025 / The Canadian Press) Rob Ford died of cancer in 2016. He was 46. Shianne Brown, the film's director, said that the filmmakers contacted Doug Ford for the film, but he didn't want to take part. Still, the documentary offers an inside look at Rob Ford's rise and fall through voices from many other corners of his life — from former chief of staff Mark Towhey, executive assistant Tom Beyer and special assistant Jerry Agyemang, to journalists like former Star reporter Robyn Doolittle and Star city hall reporter David Rider. Inside Netflix's new documentary about Rob Ford, Toronto's 'Mayor of Mayhem' Speaking at Tuesday's news conference, a frustrated Doug Ford pleaded to let his brother's legacy rest. 'I talked to one person who saw it and it's just disgusting. Leave the guy alone. Let him rest in peace. Let his family rest in peace,' he said. +3 Rob Ford documentary: 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem' rehashes Ford's turbulent years in office but also makes you wonder 'What if?' 'They're just disgusting people. It absolutely infuriates me, to be honest with you. They want the truth? Talk to the real people. I absolutely love him, so I'll leave it at that.' Netflix said it has no comment when asked about Doug Ford's remarks. The Star also reached out to the filmmakers regarding the premier's comments, but haven't received a response. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Wrapped in controversy during his time as mayor, Rob Ford earned international notoriety when two Star reporters viewed a video — three times — of him smoking crack in 2013 and reports quickly spread. Following months of denying using the substance, he ultimately admitted to using crack in November 2013. Contributors Opinion Edward Keenan: Toronto still lives in the shadow of Rob Ford At once beloved and condemned, the contentious mayor is still very much with us today. Contributors Opinion Edward Keenan: Toronto still lives in the shadow of Rob Ford At once beloved and condemned, the contentious mayor is still very much with us today. However, through making the documentary, Brown said she learned Ford was a 'complex character' who resonated with people by taking a grassroots approach. In one scene, Rob Ford strolls through an apartment, asking if anyone is having trouble with their unit. In another, at his funeral, Doug Ford recalls the time his brother — while mayor — delivered a sandwich to a Mr. Sub customer after a worker didn't have an available driver. Moments like these, Brown said, show how he connected with voters. 'I feel that we all love the underdog. He was an underdog,' she said. 'He wasn't a part of that David Miller establishment. He was kind of like an outsider to it all.' She said she hopes the audience comes away from the film with a deeper understanding of who Rob Ford was — with and without the scandals. 'I think Rob represents something in all humans … and (how) nobody's perfect,' she said. 'But the scandals speak for themselves — and it makes things a bit interesting.'
Toronto Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Doug Ford calls Netflix documentary on his brother Rob Ford ‘just disgusting'
As Netflix's new documentary on Rob Ford hit airwaves Tuesday morning, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he won't be one of the people tuning in. 'I'm not going to watch it. They're disgusting people,' he said of Netflix at a Tuesday news conference. 'Poor Rob has been dead for nine years and they just want to keep going after him.' The Netflix documentary, 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,' chronicles Rob Ford's rise to becoming Toronto's 64th mayor and the scandals that surfaced during his time in office, notably one where he was caught smoking crack cocaine on camera. It's the second of an anthology series exploring events that dominated headlines worldwide, following 'Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy,' which premiered on June 10. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Movies Inside Netflix's new documentary about Rob Ford, Toronto's 'Mayor of Mayhem' 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,' chronicles Ford's rise as Toronto's 64th mayor and the scandals that surfaced during his time in office. Movies Inside Netflix's new documentary about Rob Ford, Toronto's 'Mayor of Mayhem' 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,' chronicles Ford's rise as Toronto's 64th mayor and the scandals that surfaced during his time in office. Rob Ford died of cancer in 2016. He was 46. Shianne Brown, the film's director, told the Star that the filmmakers contacted Doug Ford for the film, but he didn't want to take part. Still, the documentary offers an inside look at Rob Ford's rise and fall through voices from many other corners of his life — from former chief of staff Mark Towhey, executive assistant Tom Beyer and special assistant Jerry Agyemang, to journalists like former Star reporter Robyn Doolittle and Star city hall reporter David Rider. Speaking at Tuesday's news conference, a frustrated Doug Ford pleaded to let his brother's legacy rest. 'I talked to one person who saw it and it's just disgusting. Leave the guy alone. Let him rest in peace. Let his family rest in peace,' he said. 'They're just disgusting people. It absolutely infuriates me, to be honest with you. They want the truth? Talk to the real people. I absolutely love him, so I'll leave it at that.' Netflix said it has no comment when asked about Doug Ford's remarks. Wrapped in controversy during his time as mayor, Rob Ford earned international notoriety when two Star reporters viewed a video — three times — of him smoking crack in 2013 and reports quickly spread. Following months of denying using the substance, he ultimately admitted to using crack in November 2013. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Contributors Opinion Edward Keenan: Toronto still lives in the shadow of Rob Ford At once beloved and condemned, the contentious mayor is still very much with us today. Contributors Opinion Edward Keenan: Toronto still lives in the shadow of Rob Ford At once beloved and condemned, the contentious mayor is still very much with us today. However, through making the documentary, Brown said she learned Ford was a 'complex character' who resonated with people by taking a grassroots approach. In one scene, Rob Ford strolls through an apartment, asking if anyone is having trouble with their unit. In another, at his funeral, Doug Ford recalls the time his brother — while mayor — delivered a sandwich to a Mr. Sub customer after a worker didn't have an available driver. Moments like these, Brown said, show how he connected with voters. 'I feel that we all love the underdog. He was an underdog,' she said. 'He wasn't a part of that David Miller establishment. He was kind of like an outsider to it all.' She said she hopes the audience comes away from the film with a deeper understanding of who Rob Ford was — with and without the scandals. 'I think Rob represents something in all humans … and (how) nobody's perfect,' she said. 'But the scandals speak for themselves — and it makes things a bit interesting.'
Toronto Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Inside Netflix's new documentary about Rob Ford, Toronto's ‘Mayor of Mayhem'
In 2013, Shianne Brown started seeing his name everywhere. A Canadian mayor, at the centre of a scandal after being caught smoking crack on video, became sudden internet fodder. She didn't know who he was. Only that something wild was happening in a city across the Atlantic Ocean, and, for some reason, it was making waves in England. 'This viral man,' she said, 'he was larger than life.' More than a decade later, Brown is the director of a new Netflix documentary unpacking the life and legacy of that viral story: Rob Ford, Toronto's 64th mayor. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The Netflix documentary, 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,' chronicles Ford's rise and the scandals that surfaced during his time in office. It's the second of an anthology series exploring events that dominated headlines worldwide, following 'Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy,' which premiered on June 10. Ford died of cancer in 2016. He was 46. 'I think that this story can tell us something about that time,' Brown said. 'And it also kind of informs where politics is today all around the world, not just in Toronto.' Television A Rob Ford documentary is coming to Netflix this summer. Here's what it's about Directed by Shianne Brown, 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem' will arrive on June 17, chronicling Ford's shocking rise to Toronto mayor and the Television A Rob Ford documentary is coming to Netflix this summer. Here's what it's about Directed by Shianne Brown, 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem' will arrive on June 17, chronicling Ford's shocking rise to Toronto mayor and the After establishing herself as a director and producer drawn to the intersection of politics and social history with well-received films 'Erased: WW2's Heroes of Colour' and 'Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World,' Brown wondered what project was next. She then remembered the international media frenzy that erupted during Ford's time as mayor and wanted to look beyond the headlines, at the man in the centre of the storm. Soon after, she and a team of producers went to work. They started production for 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem' around March 2024 and landed on the voices they wanted to incorporate in the documentary. She said they contacted Ford's brother, Ontario premier Doug Ford, for the film, but he didn't want to take part. Still, the documentary offers an inside look at Ford's rise and fall through voices from many corners of his life — from former chief of staff Mark Towhey, executive assistant Tom Beyer and special assistant Jerry Agyemang, to journalists like former Star reporter Robyn Doolittle and city hall reporter David Rider. The documentary spotlights Ford's hostile relationship with the media, capturing moments of him clashing with local reporters. Steve Russell/ Toronto Star file photo Through making the documentary, Brown said she learned Ford was a 'complex character' who resonated with people by taking a grassroots approach. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW In one scene, Ford strolls through an apartment, asking if anyone is having trouble with their unit. In another, at his funeral, Doug Ford recalls the time his brother — while mayor — delivered a sub to a Mr. Sub customer after a worker didn't have an available driver. Moments like these, Brown says, show how Ford connected with voters. 'I feel that we all love the underdog. He was an underdog,' she said. 'He wasn't a part of that David Miller establishment. He was kind of like an outsider to it all.' Even years after his time as mayor, Ford remains a hot topic in the city, which surprised Brown as she got further into his journey. Edward Keenan: Toronto still lives in the shadow of Rob Ford Some still criticize his politics. Some never liked his decisions. But, beyond the headlines, some also see the human: 'A man struggling with addiction,' Brown said. 'He was a representation of Toronto on the international stage, so I can see both sides,' she said. 'But I was really amazed and surprised at how much influence he still has today.' The deeper Brown dug, the more she found. The more footage. The more chaos. The more Ford outbursts. All of that she found intensified when two Star reporters viewed a video — three times — of him smoking crack in 2013 and reports quickly spread. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The documentary spotlights Ford's hostile relationship with the media, capturing moments of him clashing with local reporters. It highlights Ford's firm belief, even behind the scenes, that a video of him smoking crack didn't exist. A infamous punchline for late-night talk shows, Ford quickly became a notorious public figure. But Brown hopes the audience comes away from the documentary with a deeper understanding of who Ford was. 'The crack scandal was huge, that's what a lot of people know him for,' Brown said. 'But hopefully in this film, I'm showing that there's more to the story than the crack video.' At the end of the film, Brown — from behind the camera — asks interviewees what they think Ford's legacy is. They pause for a short moment and think. Then, the words roll in. 'Dishonest.' 'Smart.' 'Outspoken.' 'Selfless.' 'Exploitative.' 'Unpredictable.' Her answer? 'I think Rob represents something in all humans ... and (how) nobody's perfect,' she said. 'But the scandals speak for themselves — and it makes things a bit interesting.'
