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
7+
Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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