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The Butterfly Circus (2009)

2009-01-01 · 20m · IT
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At the height of the Great Depression, the showman of a renowned circus leads his troupe through the devastated American landscape, lifting the spirits of audiences along the way. During their travels they discover a man without limbs at a carnival sideshow. However, after an intriguing encounter with the showman he becomes driven to hope against everything he has ever believed.

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Joshua WeigelDirector, WriterRebekah WeigelWriter

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Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo VerásteguiMr. MendezNick VujicicNick VujicicWillDoug JonesDoug JonesOttoMatt AllmenMatt AllmenGeorgeConnor RosenConnor RosenSammyLexi PearlLexi PearlAnna

Keywords

ShortShort film

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityShort · Short FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference923762Actor preference262320 · 50884 · 78659

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Frequently asked questions about The Butterfly Circus

What is The Butterfly Circus about?

At the height of the Great Depression, the showman of a renowned circus leads his troupe through the devastated American landscape, lifting the spirits of audiences along the way. During their travels they discover a man without limbs at a carnival sideshow. However, after an intriguing encounter with the showman he becomes driven to hope against everything he has ever believed.

How long is The Butterfly Circus?

The Butterfly Circus has a runtime of 20 minutes.