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Circo

Living and performing on the road since the 19th century, the hardscrabble Ponce family circus struggles to preserve their art and way of life against the backdrop of Mexico's collapsing rural economy.

Premiere Date

May 3, 2012

Length

60 minutes

Funding Type

Co-Production

Awards & Recognition

Nominee

2012 News and Documentary Emmy Awards - Outstanding Arts and Culture Programming

The Ponce family's hardscrabble circus has lived and performed on the back roads of Mexico since the 19th century. But can their way of life survive into the 21st century? Circo intimately portrays the Ponce family circus as it struggles to make a living off its artistry, sweat, and wit against the backdrop of Mexico's collapsing rural economy.