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).

• Release Date: 2005-04-23
• Runtime: 0h 10min
• Production Company: Weston Woods Studios
• Production Country: United States of America
• Director: Michael Sporn