Netflix's 'Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy' documentary unpacks Travis Scott’s 2021 festival disaster

Netflix's Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy documentary unpacks the tragic events of the 2021 Astroworld Festival, focusing on the deadly crowd crush that claimed 10 lives during Travis Scott’s performance.

Directed by Yemi Bamiro, the documentary provides an in-depth look at how what was meant to be a major music event spiraled into a catastrophe.

The documentary examines the poor planning and security failures that contributed to the disaster. Featuring interviews with survivors, experts, and those close to the event, Trainwreck explores how a massive crowd of fans, eager to see Scott, was pushed into dangerous conditions. Despite clear signs of chaos, the concert continued for an hour before any attempt to stop it was made.

Crowd safety expert Scott Davidson and photographer Kirby Gladstein both highlight the role of festival organisers, particularly LiveNation, in the disaster. 

With interviews from victims, organisers, and authorities, the documentary asks difficult questions about the decisions made during the festival and the aftermath.

Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy is now available on Netflix.