Product Details

• Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal
• Directors: Michael Sporn
• Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: New Video Group
• DVD Release Date: August 29, 2006
• Run Time: 10 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000G1R3Z8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,043 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "The Man Who Walked Between the Towers... and More Inspiring Tales (Scholastic Video Collection)" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Dramatic real life stories and inspiring fiction are combined in this collection of stories to lift the spirit and move the soul. THE MAN WHO WALKED BETWEEN THE TOWERS (By Mordicai Gerstein, Narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal, Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal) Inspired by the true story of Philippe Petit and his daring 1974 high wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY (By Jaqueline Briggs Martin, Narrated by Sean Astin, From the Caldecott Medal book) Ever since Willie Bentley was a young boy, he was fascinated with snowflakes. This is the true story of the world’s famous snowflake authority. MISS RUMPHIUS (By Barbara Cooney, Narrated by Claire Danes) Alice dreams of traveling to faraway places and making the world more beautiful. Inspired by a true story, Miss Rumphius shows us how we can all make the world a more beautiful place. THE POT THAT JUAN BUILT (By Nancy Andrews-Goebel, Narrated by Alfred Molina) Juan Quezada, one of Mexico’s most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists’ community. DVD Features: 2 Extra Bonus Stories: "Snowflake Bently: His Legacy", "About Juan Quezada"; Spanish Version of "Miss Rumphius"; Read Along; Interactive Menus; Story Selection; Auto Play

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-have" dvd for school or home July 20, 2007

By R. Hall

Format:DVD

As a teacher and parent, I'm always on the look-out for quality media. Scholastic videos have been a mainstay for years, and nearly all are wonderful. However, because of the quality and subject matter of the books this collection of shorts is based upon, this dvd is simply a must-have. I can read the books, watch the video, and discuss these stories with my young son, and then read, watch, and discuss these same stories with my 3rd and 4th grade students. A wide breadth and depth of subjects, emotions, concepts -- all of which lend themselves beautifully to use at home or at school.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Touching DVD May 13, 2007

By P. E. Lightfoot

Format:DVD

My children watch this DVD in my van and I didn't pick up on what the first story was about until the third time around. It's sad yet inspiring and the kids really like watching it. Two of the other stories are also taking from real life, and all focus on the human capacity to excel in his or her own way.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie for bedtime or winding down January 10, 2007

By elless

Format:DVD

The kids love the books and now enjoy watching their favorite books on DVD.