I Build the Tower (2006)
"I Build the Tower" is the true story of the life and work of Sam Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the world-famous Watts Towers on a residential lot in South Central Los Angeles. These mosaic-covered spires of reinforced cement rising to almost one hundred feet were once scheduled for demolition by the City Building Department. The towers survived to become a symbol of the community in which they stand and they are now recognized throughout the world as a unique embodiment of the structural principles found in nature.
Director: Brad Byer, Edward Landler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tower, italian immigrant, sam rodia
More Films by Director: Brad Byer, Edward Landler
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Build the Tower about?
- "I Build the Tower" is the true story of the life and work of Sam Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the world-famous Watts Towers on a residential lot in South Central Los Angeles. These mosaic-covered spires of reinforced cement rising to almost one hundred feet were once scheduled for demolition by the City Building Department. The towers survived to become a symbol of the community in which they stand and they are now recognized throughout the world as a unique embodiment of the structural principles found in nature.
- Who directed I Build the Tower?
- I Build the Tower was directed by Brad Byer, Edward Landler.
- How long is I Build the Tower?
- I Build the Tower has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is I Build the Tower?
- I Build the Tower is a Documentary film.
- Where was I Build the Tower produced?
- I Build the Tower was produced in United States of America.