The Amateur Circus
2025•1h 5m•Released
Documentary
Tucked away in northern Indiana, the city of Peru, Indiana is the circus capitol of the world. Thousands of visitors and townspeople come to this town for two weeks to see the annual amateur circus. Performed by only the local kids, fueled with the rich history and culture of the circus in Peru, this show is anything but amateur.
Director
Erik Thein
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Production
Producer
Kurtis Bowersock
Producer
Erik Thein
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