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The Butterfly Circus

  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
3.3K
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The Butterfly Circus (2009)
ShortDrama
A circus troupe brightens the spirits of audiences in Depression-era America and inspires hope in a limbless man from a sideshow.A circus troupe brightens the spirits of audiences in Depression-era America and inspires hope in a limbless man from a sideshow.A circus troupe brightens the spirits of audiences in Depression-era America and inspires hope in a limbless man from a sideshow.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joshua Weigel
  • Writers
    • Joshua Weigel
    • Rebekah Weigel
  • Stars
    • Eduardo Verástegui
    • Nick Vujicic
    • Doug Jones
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joshua Weigel
  • Writers
    • Joshua Weigel
    • Rebekah Weigel
  • Stars
    • Eduardo Verástegui
    • Nick Vujicic
    • Doug Jones
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    • 9User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 11 wins

    Photos6

    The Butterfly Circus (2009)
    The Butterfly Circus (2009)
    The Butterfly Circus (2009)
    Anaheim International Film Festival Red Carpet premier of "Butterfly Circus". The cast of the film including Doug Jones (center) from "Hellboy I&II", "Pan's Labyrinth " and "4: Rise of the Silver Surfer".
    Butterfly Circus - Kirk Bovill

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    Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui
    • Mr. Mendezas Mr. Mendez
    Nick Vujicic
    • Willas Will
    Doug Jones
    Doug Jones
    • Ottoas Otto
    Matt Allmen
    • Georgeas George
    Connor Rosen
    • Sammyas Sammy
    Lexi Pearl
    • Annaas Anna
    Bob Yerkes
    • Poppyas Poppy
    Mark Atteberry
    Mark Atteberry
    • Announceras Announcer
    Adam S. Gottbetter
    • Timas Tim
    Kirk Bovill
    Kirk Bovill
    • Jimmy - Painted Manas Jimmy - Painted Man
    Christian Pikes
    • Inspired Boyas Inspired Boy
    Dion Slider
    Dion Slider
    • Inspired Boy's Fatheras Inspired Boy's Father
    Eros Biox
    • Stilt Performeras Stilt Performer
    Max Daniels
    Max Daniels
    • Clownas Clown
    Natalie Foster
    • Inspired Motheras Inspired Mother
    Holly M. Martin
    Holly M. Martin
    • Polio Boy's Motheras Polio Boy's Mother
    • (as Holly Persell)
    Ezra Moore
    • Boy with Polioas Boy with Polio
    Brady Ecklund
    • Polio Boy's Brotheras Polio Boy's Brother
    • Director
      • Joshua Weigel
    • Writers
      • Joshua Weigel
      • Rebekah Weigel
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    The Butterfly Circus is the story of a renowned circus troupe traveling through the devastated American landscape at the height of the Great Depression, lifting the spirits of audiences along the way. During their travels they discover a man without limbs in a carnival sideshow, but after an intriguing encounter with the showman, he becomes driven to hope against everything he has ever believed. —Anonymous
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    • Genres
      • Short
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Once posted online, the short film went viral and has received over 40 million views since its release. It has also been subtitled and dubbed independently by fans into over 25 different languages, and a feature-length version is now in development.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Mendez: The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph!

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    Top review
    9/10
    20 minutes well spent
    I came across this film after having seen one of Nick's talks. Being an inspirational character himself this film manages to put him in a perfect setting of good actors, settings and brilliant dialogues.

    The idea of a phoenix rising from the ashes, never to give up hope and to inspire people rather than making them laugh at "a man's imperfections on display" are all great themes, which one is left missing in most modern day Hollywood films.

    Overall this film is deeply touching, inspirational and I can, without any hesitation whatsoever, recommend this film to everyone! This film has won the Doorpost contest 2009 and rightly so!

    You can see this film for free at www.thedoorpost.com
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    • May 16, 2010

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Цирк 'Бабочка'
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      20 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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