Sawdust: Life in the Ring Trailer

“Sawdust, Life in the Ring”

And you thought your family was a circus! “Sawdust” is a documentary that explores the lives of a legendary family of circus performers, The Zoppés, who have been thrilling audiences around the world since 1842. Unfolding over the course of a week, the film chronicles the Zoppé Family Circus’ first visit to Chicago, showcasing a colorful cast of characters and their sometimes life-threatening work.

“Sawdust” pulls back the curtain to reveal the performer’s humanity and their unique relationship with the dying art of the family circus.
Special Features:

• Interactive menu
• Conversation With Alberto Zoppé
• Zoppé Legend – A Journey in Pictures
• Zoppé Family Circus Promotional Video
• Zoppé Family Circus TV Commercial
• Film Commentary with co-director Jim Distasio and McCutcheon with deleted scenes