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The Butterfly Circus

  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
3.7K
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The Butterfly Circus (2009)
Period DramaShowbiz DramaDramaShort

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.

  • Director
    • Joshua Weigel
  • Writers
    • Joshua Weigel
    • Rebekah Weigel
  • Stars
    • Eduardo Verástegui
    • Nick Vujicic
    • Doug Jones
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joshua Weigel
    • Writers
      • Joshua Weigel
      • Rebekah Weigel
    • Stars
      • Eduardo Verástegui
      • Nick Vujicic
      • Doug Jones
    • 9User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins total

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    Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui
    • Mr. Mendez
    Nick Vujicic
    • Will
    Doug Jones
    Doug Jones
    • Otto
    Matt Allmen
    • George
    Connor Rosen
    • Sammy
    Lexi Pearl
    • Anna
    Bob Yerkes
    • Poppy
    Mark Atteberry
    Mark Atteberry
    • Announcer
    Adam S. Gottbetter
    • Tim
    Kirk Bovill
    Kirk Bovill
    • Jimmy - Painted Man
    Christian Pikes
    • Inspired Boy
    Dion Slider
    • Inspired Boy's Father
    Eros Biox
    • Stilt Performer
    Max Daniels
    Max Daniels
    • Clown
    Natalie Foster
    • Inspired Mother
    Holly M. Martin
    Holly M. Martin
    • Polio Boy's Mother
    • (as Holly Persell)
    Ezra Moore
    • Boy with Polio
    Brady Ecklund
    • Polio Boy's Brother
    • Director
      • Joshua Weigel
    • Writers
      • Joshua Weigel
      • Rebekah Weigel
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews9

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    10joannhunt35

    This is a phenomenal movie! Gorgeous, and with a loving spirit.

    This is a phenomenal movie! Gorgeous, and with a loving spirit. The US Depression period is captured with sensitivity. The movie grabs you and takes you along on the Butterfly Circus's travels. It is very professionally done - color is great, scenes very effective. There is an economy of action, yet it feels like a full-length movie. The story is poignant but not maudlin. I loved the opening scene with the old cars traveling across the dusty plain. The actor Vujicic makes the story so hopeful. I hope it will be made into a full-length film and played in theaters everywhere. I wanted to see more of each character,learn their backgrounds and how they found the Butterfly Circus. Also, I'm interested in what motivated the ringmaster.
    10changedbyHim

    Inspirational, extraordinary & entirely overwhelming

    This film was so astounding that I am leaving a review for the first time. I only hope that everyone will have the privilege of hearing what Nick has to say about life after watching the film. It is engaging and then portrays its message beautifully using the butterfly and its transformation. It is so encouraging to see a film that has an inspirational message. God has made him special physically so that he can proclaim the grace of the Gospel to all who will listen. I had no idea he could act, but nothing that Nick strives to accomplish should surprise any of us. I shed tears over his victory to not just exist in this world. May God grant all of us the 'Will' to overcome our own adversities.
    10dianejoy-baker3

    "Butterfly Circus" should win many more awards

    A member of my choir recommended this gorgeous film, and I am so glad! I'm amazed that so much can be done with 22 minutes of film. Its warm, inspiring tone is moving, the essence of the Great Depression and circus aspects are first- rate. Each element is at once true, realistic, and entertaining. The acting is low-key, and the story line goes in unexpected directions. Not a predictable note occurs. Actually, at first, I wasn't sure I'd like it, but it won me over in the end. It has won a Doorpost Award deservedly. I hope we'll hear more from the artists behind "Butterfly Circus," for this is the kind of film that cheers the heart, fills the eye with beauty and makes cinema fans want to make their own films to match the wonder, which we certainly need more of in our lives. This is what good film is meant to do.
    9felix1012

    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
    9venkatthangi

    An inspirational short film

    This is the best inspirational short movie I have ever seen.

    The way the director characterized the disabled man was awesome. Nothing is impossible.

    Only you have to think right and believe in yourself.

    He no longer feels disabled and sets a right example to the needy.

    The character of the showman who continues to inspire the people is nice. He finally proves that all that is needed to survive is to have some belief.

    In that way, he showed path to many lives that were succumbed to hands of inhumanity.

    The movie was shot in nice locations and also had a nice soundtrack which was apt for this kind of movie.

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      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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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kapalaklar sirki
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Peacetree Productions
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    • Runtime
      20 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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