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The Circus

A four-hour mini-series that tells the story of one of the most popular and influential forms of entertainment in American history. Drawing upon a vast and rich visual archive, the film follows the rise and fall of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus, recounting the era when Circus Day could shut down a town, and circus stars were among the most famous people in the country.

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Language

In English, with optional English subtitles.

Contributors

Grimberg, Sharon,
Television director, Television producer, Screenwriter
Murphy, Michael, 1938-
Narrator
Lionelli, Gary,
Composer

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American Experience (Television Program)

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[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2018], [Arlington, Virginia] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, [2018], ©2018

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