Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal at the Tribeca Film Festival

Following the 9/11 tragedy, Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal established the Tribeca Film Festival with the sincere goal of revitalizing downtown and bringing the community together. Working with limited resources but a clear sense of purpose, the pair successfully launched the massive undertaking in just three months, serving as a testament to the neighborhood’s recovery and endurance.