Netflix Releases Astroworld Tragedy Documentary Detailing 2021 Crowd Crush

Netflix released Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy, a documentary directed by Yemi Bamiro and Hannah Poulter that investigates the deadly 2021 Astroworld Festival where 10 people died and hundreds were injured during Travis Scott’s performance. The film uses eyewitness accounts, 911 calls, and crowd footage to reconstruct the catastrophic crowd surge and highlights failures in event planning and safety protocols, implicating organizers like LiveNation. Despite clear signs of distress, including paramedics performing CPR on victims, the concert continued for nearly an hour with Scott unaware or unresponsive to the severity of the situation. Interviews with survivors, crowd safety experts, and event personnel reveal a lack of foresight and accountability, with some organizers even encouraging a chaotic atmosphere to energize the crowd. The documentary raises critical questions about artist responsibility and event safety in large-scale live music events, especially as Scott plans a new tour. The tragedy remains a stark reminder of the consequences of inadequate crowd management and emergency response at music festivals.