Sundance.

We scored tickets to a couple of Sundance films (thanks Chad & Heather) last night.

Man On Wire is about Frenchman, Philippe Petit's, coup to string a high wire between the Twin Towers in 1974 and walk between them. The documentary was clips of footage and photos from the 70's including Petit walking between the pillars of Notre Dame and across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The narrative was from Petit and his friends some thirty years after the coup. Petit was extremely self-involved and didn't seem to truly appreciate the dedication and commitment of his friends. Based on the conversations, none of the friendships lasted past the coup. The film was good, but I wouldn't enthusiastically recommend it.

After excellent antipasti at Cucina Toscana, we returned to the theatre to watch Where In The World Is Osama Bin Laden? by Morgan Spurlock the guy who made Super Size Me in 2004. Spurlock's wife finds out she is expecting and he starts asking himself what kind of world he is bringing his baby into. Naturally, this soul searching leads to a manhunt for the most wanted man in the world, Osama Bin Laden. The film was a refreshing and candid insight to the people and cultures of Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and Pakistan, all visited by Spurlock and his small crew. It was interesting to hear people in many of the countries say they like American people, just not American government and foreign policy. The film presented an unbiased view of how America is viewed by many Arab countries and how foreign policy in the past has shaped Middle Eastern opinions of America today. Where in the World...? was thought provoking and informative. It was purchased by The Weinstein Company and wide release of the film is set for April 2008. I highly recommend this film.