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Juggling life on a tightrope.

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2020 / 28min.

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Documentary

Synopsis

Eighteen-year-old Aaliyah flies on aerial silks. Her 16-year-old cousin Bre twirls on hoops. They dream of escaping the violence that marred their young lives. Their possible ticket out is the after-school program Trenton Circus Squad. Now that Covid-19 has changed everything, will the circus and the girls’ dreams survive?

Directors

Sarah D. Collins

Zoe Ramushu

Actors

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