The read
It runs a compact 30m.
Synopsis
This film tells the bittersweet story of strongman and magician Mike Swistun who, for thirty days in 1923, was the strongman with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Born in Olha, Manitoba, Swistun was a Ukrainian farm boy, who, for a short moment in time, achieved fame and fortune only to lose it. Narrated by the Ukrainian Hollywood actor Jack Palance, this film won the prestigious Genie Award.
Ratings
TMDB7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Halya KuckmijDirector
- Robert A. DuncanWriter
Themes
short film