Swimming With Skyscrapers (2001)
James Pittar is blind. He is also a long distance swimmer. In his amazing career he has swum across the English channel and taken on sharks and oil tankers. He is about to embark on a 48 kilometre swim around Manhatten Island. James will be the first blind person ever to complete the 8.5 hour marathon. An uplifting and hopeful story of one man's dreams fulfilled.
Director: Mark Forstmann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swimming With Skyscrapers about?
- James Pittar is blind. He is also a long distance swimmer. In his amazing career he has swum across the English channel and taken on sharks and oil tankers. He is about to embark on a 48 kilometre swim around Manhatten Island. James will be the first blind person ever to complete the 8.5 hour marathon. An uplifting and hopeful story of one man's dreams fulfilled.
- Who directed Swimming With Skyscrapers?
- Swimming With Skyscrapers was directed by Mark Forstmann.
- Who stars in Swimming With Skyscrapers?
- Swimming With Skyscrapers stars James Pittar.
- How long is Swimming With Skyscrapers?
- Swimming With Skyscrapers has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Swimming With Skyscrapers?
- Swimming With Skyscrapers is a Documentary film.