Some members of the Brat Pack reunited in honor of ’s documentary, , at the Tribeca Film Festival. McCarthy, 61, and more were all smiles as they posed at the premiere of . The documentary debuted at the OKX Theater at Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York City on Friday, June 7.
The Hulu documentary, which McCarthy wrote and directed, includes interviews with Moore, 61, Cryer, 59, Sheedy, 61, and other ‘80s stars in “The Brat Pack.” The term was coined by in a 1985 cover story, referring to the group that starred in classic coming-of-age films like and . (Blum will also be featured in the documentary.
) The Brat Pack “is to the 1980s what the Rat Pack was to the 1960s,” Blum wrote at the time. “A roving band of famous young stars on the prowl for parties, women and a good time. And just like and , these guys work together too — they’ve carried their friendships over from life into the movies.
” He continued, “What makes you a member, what makes you a Brat, is the ability to be in a position where Hollywood needs you more than you need Hollywood.” The documentary’s synopsis noted that it “explores the cultural phenomenon” of films like and , both released in 1985, that “tapped into teenage angst and connected with young audiences in a way that had never been done before.” “The films earned a cult-like following, but the ‘Brat Pack’ label would impact the young actors’ careers in unexpected ways for decades to come,” the s.
