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De Niro: Internal Threats Plague US, We Must Act
11 Sep
Summary
- Robert De Niro voices deep concern over the current state of the U.S.
- He emphasizes the need to resolve internal threats rather than external ones.
- The discussion occurred during a Tribeca Festival retrospective panel.
Actor Robert De Niro has voiced significant apprehension regarding the current domestic situation in the United States. "What's gonna happen? That's everything," De Niro stated at a recent event in New York City, emphasizing that the challenges are now internal rather than external. He reflected on the profound changes over the last 25 years, calling the current state "unimaginable."
De Niro, alongside Tribeca Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal and director Matt Tyrnauer, discussed the festival's 25-year history. The Tribeca Film Festival originated as a civic response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Tyrnauer's new documentary, TRIBECA25, chronicles this journey and premiered on September 11, 2026.
The documentary features archival footage of 9/11, which Tyrnauer described as emotionally difficult to watch. He noted the importance of storytelling in making meaning and building community, especially in times of upheaval. De Niro added that he hopes the film reminds people of the power of their voice.
Director Matt Tyrnauer highlighted cinema's ability to connect new generations with past events they did not experience. TRIBECA25 aims to showcase the resilience and creativity that New York City has demonstrated over the past quarter-century, particularly in the wake of significant events like 9/11.
