Big Apple CIRCUS (2010) Documentary Movie Review

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Run Away And Join The CIRCUS (2010)

Are you fascinated by the circus? Perhaps by the history of the circus, by the amazing human feats of acrobatics, by the animals or just by the shear entertainment value?

I stumbled across this 2010 documentary film called 'CIRCUS' by accident and picked it up because of my lifelong fascination with everything to do with the circus.

Circus tells the story of a year in the life of The Big Apple Circus during which this non-profit circus company performs an amazing 350 shows. It follows the circus from town to town and from set up to take down. It peeks into the lives of all of the circus folk, in the circus tent and behind the scenes.

If you love the circus, you will be riveted to your television screen by this film and, if you are like my 17-year old son, it may even make you want to run away and join the circus.

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The Big Apple Circus
is a one-ring,
European-style circus.

Circus (2010) Trailer

A typical North American circus has three rings. The Big Apple is European in style, having only one ring, which means that you are closer to the action and you are able to focus on the single performance in front of you, instead of needing to try and watch the action in three rings at the same time.

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Fast Facts About Circus (2010)

  • DIRECTORS: Jeff Dupre, Maro Chermayeff
  • STUDIO: PBS
  • FORMAT: DVD
  • DVD RELEASE DATE: November 9, 2010
  • NUMBER OF DISCS: 3
  • RUN TIME: 360 minutes
  • RATED: Not Rated

The Big Apple Circus Pictures

Courtesy of the photographers on Flickr.com.

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Big Apple Circus - Synchonized by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - White Stallions by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - Balance by Bob Jagendorf
CMJ Day 5 - Devotchka by muzikspy
Watching the Circus by edenpictures
Ribbon Climber by edenpictures
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Big Apple Circus - Contortionists by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - Grandma by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - Grandma Flying by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - Jumping Dog by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - Lift by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - Through The Hoop by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - Grandma Spits by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - Bow by Bob Jagendorf
Big Apple Circus - Trapeze by Bob Jagendorf
CMJ Day 5 - Julia and Angus Stone by muzikspy
CMJ Day 5 by muzikspy
CMJ Day 5 - Devotchka by muzikspy
CMJ Day 5 by muzikspy
To the Big Top by edenpictures
Bello on the Wheel of Wonder by edenpictures
Trapeze Artists I by edenpictures
Trapeze Artists II by edenpictures
Ribbon Dancer by edenpictures
Hanging by a Ribbon by edenpictures
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Big Apple Circus 25th Anniversary Book

Big Apple Circus 25th Anniversary Book

Big Apple Circus 25th Anniversary Book

Amazon Price: $32.47 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now


The Big Apple Circus 25th Anniversary Book shares the story of the Big Apple Circus, the lost tradition of the circus, the excitement, the artistry. From 1977 when a group of struggling circus performances erected a green tent in Lower Manhattan and changed the history of the American circus to the present. This book will help you look back and learn more about this New York City circus.

"For anyone who has seen the Big Apple Circus live, this book belongs on your bookshelf. And for anyone who has not seen this circus live, this book will make you want to see it." - Charles Beck
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Would you like to join the Big Apple CIRCUS?

  • Susan52 Jun 22, 2011 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    It's hard to imagine living a circus life, but the documentary looks really interesting, colorful, informative, and entertaining.
  • stargazer00 Jun 21, 2011 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    I'd love to watch the Big Apple Circus but I don't think I want to join it. I'm afraid I don't have any of those skill sets. ;-)

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Watch the PBS' 2010 documentary series, CIRCUS, and you will want to run away and join the circus...maybe.

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