Leaning Out - An Intimate Look at Twin Towers Engineer Leslie E Robertson
Pioneering the tallest buildings on the planet.
2018 • 59 min • Documentary · History · Drama
Synopsis
A man with a perspective like no other on the planet. The leading structural engineer of the World Trade Center oversees its construction, haunted by its fall ever since. A guru in high-rise design. Driven by his values as a pacifist and activist and the woman engineer who emboldened, expanded and ultimately saved the man she loved. About fulfillment, fragility, and a fighting spirit.
Our family guide
Best from age 10This documentary profiles Leslie E. Robertson, the lead structural engineer of the World Trade Center, exploring his innovative work, the personal impact of 9/11, and the influence of his wife. It
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Discussions of the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath
- Emotional reflections on loss and destruction
What it models well
- Innovation and engineering marvels
- Resilience in the face of tragedy
- The impact of historical events
- The power of partnership and support
Talk about it after
- The importance of structural integrity in large buildings
- The human impact of historical tragedies like 9/11
- How personal and professional lives intertwine
- The role of architects and engineers in shaping our world
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Top billed cast
Director: Leonard Myszynski, Basia Myszynski • Crew: Basia Myszynski
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Details
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt8806452
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