The circus / a Winter Films production for American experience ; WGBH ; written, produced and directed by Sharon Grimberg.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781531706302
- ISBN: 1531706304
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 240 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: [Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2018]
- Distributor: [Arlington, Virginia] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
General Note: | Documentary. "Subtitles are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed captions." Title from container. Originally broadcast as episodes of the television series: American experience. Program content: ©2018. TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children). |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Composers of original music, Gary Lionelli, Nathan Halpern. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Narrator, Michael Murphy. |
Summary, etc.: | A four-hour mini-series that tells the story of one of the most popular and influential forms of entertainment in American history. Drawing upon a vast and rich visual archive, the film follows the rise and fall of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus, recounting the era when Circus Day could shut down a town, and circus stars were among the most famous people in the country. |
System Details Note: | DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround. |
Language Note: | In English with optional English subtitles. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Circus > United States > History. Documentary. Television Series. |
Genre: | Documentary television programs. Historical television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at Bibliomation.
- 6 of 6 copies available at Bridgeport Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Part | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Black Rock Branch - Bridgeport | 791.3 CIRCUS DVD (Text) | boxed set | 34000149519860 | Adult Nonfiction DVD | Available | - |
Burroughs-Saden Main - Bridgeport | 791.3 CIRCUS DVD (Text) | boxed set | 34000081563983 | Adult Nonfiction DVD | Available | - |
Burroughs-Saden Main - Bridgeport | DVD 791.3 CIRCUS (Text) | boxed set | 34000149519894 | Adult Biography DVD | Available | - |
East Side Branch - Bridgeport | DVD 791.3 CIRCUS (Text) | boxed set | 34000149519886 | Adult Biography DVD | Available | - |
North Branch - Bridgeport | 791.3 CIRCUS DVD (Text) | boxed set | 34000081563975 | Adult Nonfiction DVD | Available | - |
North Branch - Bridgeport | 791.3 CIRCUS DVD (Text) | boxed set | 34000149519878 | Adult Nonfiction DVD | Available | - |
Beekley Community Library - New Hartford | DVD AMERICAN EXPERIENCE CIRCUS (Text) | boxed set | 32544072541237 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
Derby Public Library | DVD CIR 2dvds (Text) | boxed set | 34047141095746 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
Easton Public Library | DVD 791.3 CIR (Text) | boxed set | 37777134605237 | Adult Nonfiction DVD | Available | - |
Mark Twain Library Association - Redding | DVD in series DOCUMENTARY (Text) | boxed set | 33620143572655 | DVD Series | Available | - |
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