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The Cirque: An American Odyssey

Year: 1989 Documentary Runtime: 50 min

Overview

In 1988, the Cirque du Soleil toured the United States and set up its big top in New York City - a grand three-ring circus in itself! - garnering rave reviews. Behind the scenes, artists working in the fledgling Quebec circus talk about what it means to them to be a part of this success, and also the price they pay for sharing the American Dream.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Michel Barette

Michel Barette

Amélie Demay

Amélie Demay

Denis Lacombe

Denis Lacombe

Guy Laliberté

Guy Laliberté

Angela Laurier

Angela Laurier

Francine Dolorez Leonard

Francine Dolorez Leonard

Yves Neveu

Yves Neveu

Abe Pollin

Abe Pollin

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