American Experience: The Circus

American Experience: The Circus

The Circus explores the history of this popular and American form of entertainment, from the first one-ring show at the end of the 18th century to 1956, when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey big top was pulled down for the last time.
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American Experience: The Circus
DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
IMDb 8.6/101988
The Circus explores the history of this popular and American form of entertainment, from the first one-ring show at the end of the 18th century to 1956, when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey big top was pulled down for the last time.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Sharon Grimberg
Producers
Sharon GrimbergMark SamelsMelissa Martin PollardSusan BellowsVanessa Ruiz
Cast
Michael Murphy
Content advisory
NR
Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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