The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
2005
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).
Director:
Michael Sporn
Writers:
Mordicai Gerstein
Awards:
2 wins
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States
