Friday Films: "Man on Wire"

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Helen Warner Branch
Helen Warner Branch

Event Details

On Aug. 7, 1974, a Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the New York World Trade Center’s twin towers. After dancing for nearly an hour on the wire, he was arrested, taken to jail, and finally released. This thrilling documentary shows how Petit achieved the artistic crime of the century. Refreshments will be served.


Event Type(s): Adult Program
Age Group(s): Adult