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Man On Wire

A look at the high-wire walk made by Philippe Petit in 1974 between the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City, and how it is still considered one of history's most artistic crimes.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Magnolia Pictures (Firm), Discovery Films, British Broadcasting Corporation, UK Film Council
Other Authors:	Chinn, Simon, Marsh, James, 1963-, Petit, Philippe, 1949-
Format:	Videos DVD
Language:	English French
Published:	[United States] : Magnolia Home Entertainment, 2008.
Edition:	Widescreen ed.
Subjects:	Petit, Philippe, > 1949- Aerialists > France > Biography. Tightrope walking > New York. World Trade Center (New York, N.Y.) Documentary films. Biographical films.
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Summary:	A look at the high-wire walk made by Philippe Petit in 1974 between the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City, and how it is still considered one of history's most artistic crimes.
Item Description:	Special features: Philippe Pettit's Sydney Harbor Bridge crossing (James Ricketson; 1973) -- Philippe Petit interview -- The man who walked between the Towers (animated short film). Based on the book "To reach the clouds", by Philippe Petit.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD.
Audience:	MPAA rating: PG-13; for some sexuality and nudity, and drug use.
Production Credits:	Philippe Pettit.