Man: On Wire

Highlights the team of "accomplices" required to fulfill Petit's solitary-looking dream.

Combines archival footage, contemporary interviews, and cinematic re-enactments. The "Coup" Details Date: August 7, 1974. Height: 1,350 feet (411 meters) above the ground.

Won the 2009 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature . Man on Wire

Mild. Includes a brief, blurry scene of nudity and references to Petit's personal relationships.

Generally recommended for children 13 and over due to the intensity of the heights and mature themes of obsession. 🎓 Key Themes for Discussion Highlights the team of "accomplices" required to fulfill

The 2008 documentary chronicles the "artistic crime of the century"—Philippe Petit's illegal high-wire walk between the Twin Towers in 1974. Directed by James Marsh, the film is often described as a "heist movie" due to its focus on the years of clandestine planning and preparation. 🎞️ Film Overview Genre: Documentary / Thriller Director: James Marsh

None, though the "threat of imminent death" makes it intense for some viewers. Language: Mild profanity and brief references to smoking. Height: 1,350 feet (411 meters) above the ground

Petit spent 45 minutes on the wire, making eight crossings between the North and South towers.