Art Flicks - Man On Wire

Man On Wire (2008) Using actual footage seamlessly mingled with new re-enactments, documentary filmmaker James Marsh, masterfully recreates high-wire daredevil Philippe Petit‘s 1974 stunt: performing acrobatics on a thin wire strung between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Plotting his feat like a master cat burglar, Petit enlists the help of a motley group of friends as he calculates every detail, from acquiring building access to stringing up the wire and with both strength and resilience, manages to pull off an astounding crime. (Jan. 27)

Now, shown at the Art Center itself, at 1010 Winterberry Drive at 10AM, the series features FREE theme-based films, refreshments, followed by lively discussions for both residents and island visitors who are interested in the art of film.

The line forms outside the Art Center starts at 9am, with our doors opening for the start of the program by 9:45am. Seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Each film’s introduction starts at 10am.