Review of Man on Wire (2008) by Valerie A — 15 Nov 2010

Outstanding doc...this event headlined every major newspaper worldwide when it happened...

Daring...meticulously planned...flat out ballsy to pull off...

This review of Man on Wire (2008) was written by Valerie A on 15 Nov 2010.

Man on Wire has generally received very positive reviews.

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