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The Circus (2018) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2018 · 228 mins · English
- Directed by
- Sharon Grimberg
- Starring
- Michael Murphy
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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