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The Concert for New York City
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Billy JoelSelf
David BowieSelf
Eric ClaptonSelf
Elton JohnSelf
Paul McCartneySelf
Mick JaggerSelf
Nick CarterSelf - Backstreet Boys
Howie DoroughSelf - Backstreet Boys
Brian LittrellSelf - Backstreet Boys
AJ McLeanSelf - Backstreet Boys
Kevin RichardsonSelf - Backstreet Boys
Jon Bon JoviSelf
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BeyoncéSelf
Kelly RowlandSelf
Michelle WilliamsSelf
Melissa EtheridgeSelf
JAŸ-ZSelf
Kid RockSelf
John MellencampSelf
Keith RichardsSelf
Adam SandlerSelf
Halle BerrySelf
Steve BuscemiSelf
Jim CarreySelf
Bill ClintonSelf
Hillary ClintonSelf
Billy CrystalSelf
John CusackSelf
Robert De NiroSelf
Leonardo DiCaprioSelf
Jimmy FallonSelf
Will FerrellSelf
Michael J. FoxSelf
Richard GereSelf
Rudolph GiulianiSelf
Macy GraySelf
Salma Hayek PinaultSelf
Janet JacksonSelf
Chris KattanSelf
Mike MyersSelf
Edward NortonSelf
George PatakiSelf
Meg RyanSelf
Susan SarandonSelf
Jennifer Schwalbach SmithInterviewee (segment "Why I Love New #*$%!&@ York")
Jerry SeinfeldSelf
Paul ShafferSelf
Kevin SmithSelf
David SpadeSelf
Howard SternSelf
Julia StilesSelf
Hilary SwankSelf
Harrison FordSelf
Martin ScorseseSelf (The Neighborhood)
Francesca ScorseseSelf (The Neighborhood)
John WillyungGuy 1
John LanderGuy 2
Joe QuesadaGuy 3
Amy NobleGirl 2
Howard Spiegel
Olivia Hayman
Michael Emerson
Hazelle Goodman
Patti D'Arbanville
Bill Gerber
Kathleen Doyle
Tony RobertsTony Roberts man on bench
William Hillflying colors guy
Griffin Dunne
Irwin Charone
Douglas McGrath
Rick Mowatsubway man
Howard Erskine
Celia Weston
Kaili Vernoff
Austin PendletonAustin Pendleton film buff
Helen Hanft
Jodie Markell
Marc Damon Johnson
Kevin Cahoon
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