AT THE TIMES CENTER



Preview: Man on Wire with Philippe Petit and James Marsh
Making The Wire with David Simon, Richard Price, and Amy Ryan



Man on Wire Man on Wire
 New York Theatrical Premiere and discussion withPhilippe Petit and director James Marsh moderated by Dick Cavett
Thursday, July 24, 7:00 p.m.*
At The Times Center, 242 West 41 Street, Manhattan

2008, 89 mins. Magnolia Pictures. In August 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit captivated New York City by sneaking into the World Trade Center and walking on a cable strung between the not-yet-open Twin Towers. James Marsh’s acclaimed new documentary captures the excitement of the death-defying walk and also the thrilling story of the six years of planning that went into the stunt. A discussion with Petit and the director moderated by legendary television talk show host Dick Cavett will follow the screening. (Photo courtesy of Jean-Louis Blondeau / Polaris Images) *Note date change from August 7.

Tickets: $10 Museum members/Free for Sponsor-level and above/$20 non-members. $2 surcharge for tickets purchased at the door. Order online or by phone at 718.784.4520.



David Simon and Amy Ryan Making The Wire with David Simon, Richard Price, and Amy Ryan in person
Wednesday, July 30, 7:00 p.m.
At The Times Center, 242 West 41 Street, Manhattan

The HBO series The Wire, which concluded its fifth and final season thisyear, is one of the most acclaimed dramatic series in TV history. David Simon, the series creator, producer, and mainwriter, shaped The Wire's panoramic view of Baltimore. This crime drama explored many aspects of urban life: the drug trade, the port, the city government, schools, and the newspaper. "It is really about the American city and how we live together" said Simon. This behind-the-scenes program will include a conversation with David Simon, novelist Richard Price (who wrote five episodes), actress Amy Ryan (who played "Beadie"), and other guests to be announced.
Following the program, there will be a reception for Producers Circle members, sponsored by HBO Video and Veuve Cliquot.

Limited tickets are available to Museum members only.
Tickets: $15 Museum members/Free for Sponsor-level members and above/$25 non-members. Members should order by phone at 718.784.4520.