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Lucy at the Circus

A young girl’s first visit to the circus becomes a magical fantasy of performing under the Big Top.

Premiere Date

April 1, 1998

Length

60 minutes

Funding Type

Diana Ritter

Producer

Michael Sudyn

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Format

Feature Documentary

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