The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Animation

Duration:

10 minutes

Year:

2005

Director:

Michael Sporn

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Company:

Weston Woods Studios

Cast:

Narrator (voice)

Crew:

Director

Writer