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The Cirque: An American Odyssey

The Cirque: An American Odyssey

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Documentary
📜 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.
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📆 Date Released: 1989-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 50 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

Michel Barette original image
Michel Barette
Amélie Demay original image
Amélie Demay
Denis Lacombe original image
Denis Lacombe
Guy Laliberté original image
Guy Laliberté
Angela Laurier original image
Angela Laurier
Francine Dolorez Leonard original image
Francine Dolorez Leonard
Yves Neveu original image
Yves Neveu
Abe Pollin original image
Abe Pollin

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