9.07.2008

man on wire

um...wow.
i just finished watching 'man on wire' and it has to be one of the funniest, uplifting, interesting, and fascinating documentaries i have ever seen. it recounts the story of philippe petit and his dream to tightrope walk between the world trade center's twin towers (1974).



the story is told through petit, his friends, and accomplices in the challenge. most were only in their 20s and all were inspired by the fire and intensity of petit's desire. even petit sometimes thought it impossible, but with a little courage and a lot of planning, preparation, and the right connections, petit & friends were able to get through the world trade center's security and climb the 110 floors to the roofs of the then tallest buildings in the world.

the storytelling is amazing in the movie and surprisingly, there was an abundance of real footage of petit unicycling around paris doing circus tricks, practicing on his tightrope in his back garden, and discussions of them planning out the walk...and him constantly being arrested for his antics.

really, really phenomenal movie.

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