Netflix premiered its new documentary Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy this Tuesday, which examines the tragic Travis Scott concert, an event where several people died and more than 300 were injured. The production features never-before-seen footage and survivor testimonies from that terrifying night. Here’s everything you need to know.
What happened at the 2021 Astroworld Festival?
The third edition of the Astroworld Festival took place on November 5, 2021 at NRG Park in Houston, where what started as a night of music and celebration quickly turned into tragedy. During Travis Scott’s headline performance, the crowd began to surge uncontrollably toward the stage, triggering a stampede that left hundreds injured and created a crisis for emergency teams, who faced serious difficulties in reaching victims on time.
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The documentary offers a harrowing experience by reconstructing the events from within the chaos. Through videos captured by attendees, heartbreaking 911 calls, and testimonies from survivors and victims’ families, it paints a raw and moving portrait of what occurred that night.
Beyond recounting the facts, the production also raises a crucial debate: in an industry where artists are pressured to deliver ever more massive and profitable shows, where does their responsibility begin and end? This documentary questions the limits of safety at large-scale events and the role played by organizers, performers, and the system as a whole when collective euphoria turns into disaster.
Who were the victims of Astroworld 2021?
The 2021 Astroworld Festival resulted in 10 deaths. The victims ranged in age from 9 to 27; most were college students or young people attending with their families. All died from compressive asphyxia.
In addition to the fatalities, over 300 people were injured; many suffered serious crush injuries and had to be hospitalized, while others even went into cardiac arrest.
What was the Astroworld Festival?
Launched by Travis Scott in 2018, the Astroworld Festival paid tribute to Houston’s hip-hop culture and its defunct namesake theme park. With jaw-dropping performances and immersive experiences, the event quickly became a major musical reference, drawing thousands of fans each year.
What happened after the Astroworld Festival tragedy?
Following the tragedy, victims’ families filed multiple lawsuits citing negligence and lack of safety at the event. However, despite the public attention the case received, in June 2024 the jury decided not to bring criminal charges, and out-of-court settlements were reached in all 10 wrongful death cases.
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What are Netflix’s subscription plans?
To watch the documentary Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy, you need to sign up for a Netflix subscription, if you don’t already have one. Currently, the streaming platform offers three subscription plans, each with different features tailored to users’ needs. Before committing, you can also enjoy a free trial, which you can cancel anytime before the first charge is made. Here are the available plans and what each includes with a monthly subscription:
Standard with ads
- Most series and movies from the catalog
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
Standard
- Series and movies without ads
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
- Option to add 1 extra member
Premium
- Access to all content
- View on 4 devices at once
- 4k quality
- Downloads on 6 devices at once
- Option to add 2 extra members
How much does a Netflix subscription cost?
Prices vary depending on the package:
- Standard with ads: $7.99
- Standard: $17.99
- Premium: $22.99
