The Circus

Year: 2018

Runtime: 228 mins

Language: English

Director: Sharon Grimberg

Documentary

Drawing upon a rich visual archive, this four-hour mini-series explores the captivating history of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus. It recounts the rise and eventual fall of this spectacle, a time when "Circus Day" would halt entire towns and its performers were celebrated as national stars. Through interviews with historians and enthusiasts, the series vividly brings to life an era of extraordinary entertainment and unforgettable personalities.

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