Matthew Weiss

Unique traits: Serial entrepreneuer and talented speaker.

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  Man In Red Bandana Independent ⋄ Historical ⋄ Biography ⋄ Documentary This is a story of sacrifice, selflessness and legacy. Narrated by Gwyneth Paltrow, "Man In Red Bandana" is about Welles Remy Crowther, an extraordinary American hero. At the age of 24, on 9/11, Welles was tragically killed when the South Tower collapsed. During the 56 minutes that it burned, Welles performed extraordinary acts of courage and valor including carrying a woman down 17 flights of stairs. However, how Welles' heroics became known is even more remarkable. Eight months after the disaster, his parents learned about how their son spent his last hour (his finest hour) due to an ordinary object ... a red bandana. This revelation dramatically shifted their perspective on their loss. After hearing his remarkable story and how it unfolds, viewers will see how the actions of one man have touched 1,000s. This inspirational segment of the film depicts the unique, diverse and folklore ways that Welles is honored throughout the United States including in art, sports and song. Even President Barack Obama pays homage to this young man. Our uplifting ending culminates in the revelation of a secret about Welles that can be described as "perfect". As the end credits roll, viewers are treated to an original song entitled “One Red Bandana” performed by Lyle Lovett.

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  Man in Red Bandana (2016)
  Film by Matthew J. Weiss (Biography) Producer On 9/11, American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower between the 93rd and 98th floors ... 1,355 people died at or above the crash site. No one survived. United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower 17 minutes later between floors 77 to 85 killing 599 people. Miraculously, 18 occupants of the South Tower at or above the crash site crossed the line of death and made it to safety below. This is the story of the one man, Welles Remy Crowther, responsible for saving many of these 18 survivors. Welles was a volunteer fireman as a high school student. He then attended Boston College and played lacrosse. After he graduated, he took a job at Sandler O'Neil & Partners, a Wall Street firm. He worked on the 104th floor of the South Tower. Welles was a fun-loving person who enjoyed giving more than receiving. Viewers will instantly like him. Welles' identity became known because his survivors described being saved by a man wearing a red bandana in a May 2002 New York Times Article. His... Written by Matthew J. Weiss