CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 5m

The Amateur Circus

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.

Directed byErik Thein

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Language
EN
Released
October 11, 2025
Budget
$5,000

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Directed by
Erik Thein
Produced by
Kurtis Bowersock
Erik Thein

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