Man on Wire
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- Synopsis
- On August 7, 1974, a 24-year-old French high-wire artist named Philippe Petit committed one of the most astonishing performance stunts of the late 20th century: he strung a thin cable in between the two towers of the World Trade Center and not only ......
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- Starring
- Philippe Petit
- Director(s)
- James Marsh
- Distributor(s)
- Magnolia
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 94 min.
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Critic Reviews
Boston Globe | Ty BurrAdd Critic to Favorites
The sight is magical and heartbreaking in equal measure. Look, the movie says: Where so many would fall, a man walks on air.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
Man on Wire is about the vanquishing of the towers by bravery and joy, not by terrorism.Read the full review
Washington Post | Ann HornadayAdd Critic to Favorites
Thanks to Marsh's sensitive storytelling, Man on Wire manages to put Petit's performance into another, more ineffable realm: What began as a caper turned into poetry, and poetry became a prayer.Read the full review
Headlines
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MAN ON WIRE helmer jumping on the found footage horror bandwagon with THE VATICAN TAPES!
11/08/09 James Marsh's MAN ON WIRE is a fantastic documentary about the French dude that's obsessed with staging tight rope walking hits on famous landmarks, most notably when he walked between the two World Trade Center towers. | Ain't It Cool News -
'Man on Wire' opens Academy series
09/15/09 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will launch its 28th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" screening series with Oscar winner "Man on Wire" and "In a Dream" on Sept. 30 at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. | The Hollywood Reporter -
Docs drive innovative deals
09/09/09 Like all other things indie in 2009, the nonfiction business is in the midst of a wholesale overhaul. | Variety -
Cinema Eye Doc Awards Move to January; Take on Rosen and Robinson
08/19/09 Changes are afoot for the Cinema Eye Honors for Nonfiction Filmmaking , the annual event that spotlights achievement in documentary. | indieWIRE -
“Man on Wire,” “The Wrestler” Among 2009 Golden Trailer Winners
06/05/09 The winners of the 10th Annual Golden Trailer Awards, which honor the best movie previews of the past year, were announced last night at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. | indieWIRE -
Vudu offering HD films for download to own
02/23/09 Vudu has become the first on-demand service to offer high-definition movies for download to own rather than just rent. | The Hollywood Reporter
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