I find this compelling. Philippe Petit walked a tightrope strung between the World Trade Center towers in 1974. This documentary looks at this feat and the criminal enterprise that brought it to life. I'm not big on the references to this guy being an "artist". Seems to me he's just a daredevil with an accent. This aside, the trailer does a good job laying out the film I have to admit I'm looking forward to seeing it. It is directed by James Marsh who's previous film Wisconsin Death Trip was a funny and enthralling documentary on the horrible string of events that cursed a small town in 19th Century Wisconsin. Hopefully, this documentary will match the wit of that smaller film.

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