Explores the cost of greatness, including the eventual fading of friendships after the goal was met.
Petit spent 45 minutes on the wire, making eight crossings between the North and South towers.
Highlights the team of "accomplices" required to fulfill Petit's solitary-looking dream.
Based on Philippe Petit's book, To Reach the Clouds .
Generally recommended for children 13 and over due to the intensity of the heights and mature themes of obsession. 🎓 Key Themes for Discussion
The team used a bow and arrow to shoot a fishing line between the towers, which was used to pull the 450-pound steel cable across.
Won the 2009 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature .
