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The Cirque: An American Odyssey (1989)

Directed by Nathalie Petrowski

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.

Length 50 minutes

Actors

Michel Barette | Amélie Demay | Denis Lacombe | Guy Laliberte | Angela Laurier | Francine Dolorez Leonard | Yves Neveu | Abe Pollin