The 2008 Man On A Wire documentary about Philippe Petit's breathtaking stunt portrayed enough raw reality that attempting to reenact it through a Hollywood feature would be futile. (filmireland.net)
In an age of sentimental religious pomp, he painted raw reality. (theguardian.com)
The raw realities are intimidating — even crushing at times — eclipsing the tiny oasis of hope wherever two, three or more are gathered in his name. (religion-online.org)