Carnivals
Originally released in 1973. Carnivals is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Martyn Burke. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Filmed across the eastern half of North America in the 1970's, CARNIVALS is an homage to Speedy, Yak-Yak, Obie, Lobster Boy, and all the other carnies who lived and worked on Amusements of America. Theirs was a world within a world, traveling through the chaos of post-Viet Nam America as a community of freaks, strippers, clowns and bosses. To them, there world was sane; it was the rest of America that was crazy. In an era when Viet Nam madness was still tearing at the country the carnival was their refuge, their home.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnivals about?
Filmed across the eastern half of North America in the 1970's, CARNIVALS is an homage to Speedy, Yak-Yak, Obie, Lobster Boy, and all the other carnies who lived and worked on Amusements of America....
Who directed Carnivals?
Carnivals was directed by Martyn Burke.
How long is Carnivals?
Carnivals has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Carnivals released?
Carnivals was released on February 12, 1973 in theaters.