The Circus (2018)

Big tent. Big Dreams.

The Circus (2018) poster

Drawing upon a vast and richly visual archive and featuring a host of performers, historians and aficionados, this four-hour mini-series follows the rise and fall of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus and brings to life an era when Circus Day would shut down a town and its stars were among the most famous people in the country.

Director: Sharon Grimberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 228 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gary Lionelli, Nathan Halpern
Cinematography: Jason Longo
Editing: Jon Neuburger, Mark Dugas
Production: American Experience Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

elephant, circus, clown, traveling circus, sideshow, lion tamer, acrobats

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Sharon Grimberg
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Circus about?
Drawing upon a vast and richly visual archive and featuring a host of performers, historians and aficionados, this four-hour mini-series follows the rise and fall of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus and brings to life an era when Circus Day would shut down a town and its stars were among the most famous people in the country.
Who directed The Circus?
The Circus was directed by Sharon Grimberg.
Who stars in The Circus?
The Circus stars Michael Murphy.
How long is The Circus?
The Circus has a runtime of 3h 48m (228 minutes).
What genre is The Circus?
The Circus is a Documentary film.
Where was The Circus produced?
The Circus was produced in United States of America.