Bizarre: A Circus Story (2016)

A Small Man with a Big Dream for the Big Top

An intimate look at the extraordinary life of Master Lu Yi, hailed as the father of modern acrobatics, and the vast community of big-top lovers who share his dream of a thriving US circus industry.

Cast (21)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

L

Lu Yi

Self

J

Joe Dieffenbacher

Self - Professional Clown

X

Xia Ke Min

Self - Master Clown, Acrobat, Juggler

H

Harriet Heyman

Self - Journalist, Author

J

Judy Finelli

Self - Master Juggler

E

Elena Panova

Self - Master Aerialist

J

Joan Mankin

Self - Professional Clown, Actress

A

Abigail Baird

Self - Aerial Animation

A

Andy Cook

Self - Aerial Animation

H

Haley Viloria

Self - Professional Contortionist and Aerialist

D

Dan Griffiths

Self - Professional Clown

X

Xiaohong Weng

Self - Professional Acrobat

Matthew Richardson

Self - Professional Aerialist and Cyr Wheel Artist

N

Noe Zavala

Self - Professional Mime

E

Eve Diamond

Self - Professional Aerialist

D

Derrick Gilday

Self - Professional Clown and Acrobat

A

Allison Daniels

Self - Professional Clown, Acrobat, Puppeteer

J

Jon Deline

Self - Professional Clown, Actor

M

Mikayla Dinsdale

Self - Aerial and Contortion Youth Performer

L

Leah Orleans

Self - Professional Clown, Acrobat and Aerialist

B

Brad Post

Self - Former Circus Center Board President

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