The Cirque: An American Odyssey
1989•50m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Nathalie Petrowski
Writer
Nathalie Petrowski
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Michel Barette
Amélie Demay
Denis Lacombe
Guy Laliberté
Angela Laurier
Francine Dolorez Leonard
Yves Neveu
Abe Pollin
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Éric Michel
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