World Premiere
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
| USA | 10 MINUTES | English
Based on the Caldecott Medal-winning book, this is the true story of Philippe Petit, a young French aerialist, and his daring 1974 high wire walk between the two towers of the World Trade Center. Narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Michael Sporn
Michael Sporn has been animating professionally since 1972. After working with animation directors John and Faith Hubley and Richard Williams, he formed his own company in 1980. The studio produces children's book adaptations, which exactly reproduce the illustrators' styles, and adaptations of other tales, designed in the studio, as well as original films and videos.
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Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.