Philippe Petit: The Man Who Walked Between the Twin Towers (part 1 of 2)

On August 7, 1974, French funambulist, aerialist and street performer Philippe Petit and three friends, posing as construction workers, began their evening ascent of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers with a 440-pound cable and equipment, prepared to carry out their clever but dangerous scheme to secure the wire. The pacing of the narrative is as masterful as the placement and quality of the oil-and-ink paintings. Adapted for Brooklyn Blowback by David Kay, MLS.

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[meisterjagr]

Thank you for this video and I hope you keep it on Youtube for a long time. This book is hard to find around this time of year and I have used the video to show my classroom in place of the book. Thanks!

[brooklynblowback]

Thank you for this kind comment. I'm happy to know that it provides some information and entertainment for children and teachers.  I hope you were able to find and play part 2. I actually met Philip Petit and watched him perform. Then I got him to autograph my copy of the book. Thanks again and please check out some of BrooklynBlowback's other short videos.

[Daphuhnuh]

Wow, is there a book, other then the one that Philippe wrote himself? Nice! Where can I buy this? What's the writer and title?

[brooklynblowback]

Hi Daphuhnuh: Thanks for your interest. This book is titled "The Man Who Walked Between the Towers" and was written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein and it is recommended for children ages 4-8. It was winner of the 2004 Caldecott Award so I would think your local library would have a copy of it. If so, tell them you saw it on "BrooklynBlowback!"

[fuckoffimsleeping]

what the f..k is this?why would you make a video of you reading a book?why do you people insist on filling the internet with so much bulls..t. F..king gonzo

[brooklynblowback]

Dear Mr. F---Off: Have you ever considered the importance of sharing stories with people who are blind or can't read? Go back to sleep and maybe when you awaken you'll understand that some things you don't like might be appreciated by others.

[jackbannon11]

You didn't finish it? Can you please finish the book?

[anm94]

that was before 9 11

[anm94]

rip twin tower

[koertje]

@thisisyourwakeup reacting on old vids shows how retarded you are.

[thisisyourwakeup]

@brooklynblowback it does seem That petit has quite a few Hebrew friends, Could thid be the reason he refuses to talk about his walk? the more I think about it the more implausibible it seems. carrying 200 kg of steel to the top and then firing an arrow across? this despite the more than 60 metre gap and the fact that the North tower is 2 meters higher than the south. why no video? Too tired?

[lukeyboy123able]

I just watched 'Man on Wire' last night on T.V., and decided to do a bit of research on this man and his amazing feats - especially about his walk between the Twin Towers. Thanks for this video - it's great. I want to buy a copy of this book, if I can.

[redarmy97]

aw cmon! Read the whole thing.... GREAT book though, my teacher used to read it to my class in second grade...

[willscoaster]

you spelled his name wrong. it's "philippe petit."

[handyc24]

Thank you so much for this. I have watched the movie over & over, I cry every time. My little boy has enjoyed this video. Again thank you again.