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).
Director: Michael Sporn
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Jake Gyllenhaal as Narrator (voice) |
| Directing | Michael Sporn | Director |
| Writing | Mordicai Gerstein | Writer |
| Sound | Michael Bacon | Original Music Composer |