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Circus Freaks and Sideshows

2000 · 50 min Documentary

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.

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Year 2000
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Arthur Drooker
Runtime 50 min.

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Circus Freaks and Sideshows is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2000 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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