Just a Clown
2004 · 20 min
Andrew JareckiCast
David Friedman Pia Getty
Credits
Music: Joel Goodman
Plot
Andrew Jarecki explores what makes certain people want to dress up as clowns to entertain other people, while showcasing the best performers in New York State.
Sinekatalog’s take
A short documentary about why people choose to dress as clowns and perform for others. It is affectionate, curious and a little melancholic, giving performers room to explain themselves. A pleasant light watch for fans of quirky human portraits.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (99 votes)
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