Sunday, October 22, 2017

''Man on Wire'' by Latrese


In 1974 a French man name Philippe decided he wanted to make a difference in his life and the world. This documentary was told about the start and finish of his life and how he become known for his talent. Philippe was a wire walker and street performer. He had an idea to walk on wire from rooftops on really tall buildings. He first walked across the Twin Towers. He also walked across the towers of Notre Dame and Sydney Harbour Bridge. He didn't do this alone. He has his closest friends and girlfriend to help him make his success

Philippe and his friends made a lot of progress setting up the wire and making sure they didn't get caught in the process. Him and his friends would set up their equipment over night to prepare for the walk the next day. They would have to hide from guards in order to complete their success. Many would watch Philippe as he took the risk of walking that wire. He did get arrested for doing this but it didn't stop him.

His fame started getting to his head and he forgot who most importantly was there to support him with his dreams. He depended on people he never knew to help him as well. You had to be reliable and brave in order to make this happen. These walks were illegal and many put their life on the line. Especially his girlfriend who continued to always be by his side.Philippe forgot about that and didn't remember the true reason why his dream became true. Those people could have been doing anything else with their lives. Legal authority was always on the back on their minds and what could possibly happen, if they got caught. 

Moral of the story is never give up on your dream. But also remember who was there from the start. His journey was long but it was worth it. If you believe in making your dream come true and that hard work pays off, then you should watch this documentary.

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