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Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan is a 2006 documentary film by Manfred Kirchheimer that attempts to tell the story of how Louis Sullivan designed skyscrapers. The film begins by placing the viewer in late 19th century Chicago just after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The film takes the viewer through the early development of skyscrapers with archival photos, music and narration. It ends by focusing on the decline of Louis Sullivan. The documentary met with mixed reviews that generally liked the artistry of the documentary but found the storytelling lacking.
Original Release
03/16/2006
US Release
03/16/2006
Cast
Name | Character |
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Dylan Baker | Narrator |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Dylan Baker | Narrator |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Manfred Kirchheimer | Producer |