Circus Freaks and Sideshows (2000)
A trip through the bizarre world of midgets, giants, tattooed ladies, and other human curiosities as we trace the colorful history of a distinctly American form of entertainment--the circus sideshow. From the 1840s when P.T. Barnum exhibited Tom Thumb to the last remaining shows struggling to survive at New York's Coney Island, we learn the truth behind the sideshow adage that freaks are not born, but rather created, as performers share their memories of the magical midway.
Director: Arthur Drooker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 4, 2000
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Andrew Keresztes
Editing: George Copanas
Production: History
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
freaks
More Films by Director: Arthur Drooker
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Circus Freaks and Sideshows about?
- A trip through the bizarre world of midgets, giants, tattooed ladies, and other human curiosities as we trace the colorful history of a distinctly American form of entertainment--the circus sideshow. From the 1840s when P.T. Barnum exhibited Tom Thumb to the last remaining shows struggling to survive at New York's Coney Island, we learn the truth behind the sideshow adage that freaks are not born, but rather created, as performers share their memories of the magical midway.
- Who directed Circus Freaks and Sideshows?
- Circus Freaks and Sideshows was directed by Arthur Drooker.
- Who stars in Circus Freaks and Sideshows?
- Circus Freaks and Sideshows stars David Ackroyd, Arthur Kent, Grady Stiles Jr., Robert Wadlow, Dick Zigun, Robert Bogdan.
- How long is Circus Freaks and Sideshows?
- Circus Freaks and Sideshows has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Circus Freaks and Sideshows?
- Circus Freaks and Sideshows is a Documentary film.
- Where was Circus Freaks and Sideshows produced?
- Circus Freaks and Sideshows was produced in United States of America.