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The Concert for New York City
UNITED STATES · 2001

The Concert for New York City

Spike Lee
9/11 tribute first responders benefit concert New York City resilience live music performance
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Synopsis

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

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