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20177 minPGdocumentary

Clowns

20177 minPGdocumentary

The Great Clown Panic of 2016 revealed societal fears and anxieties rather than focusing solely on the figure of the clown itself.

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The Great Clown Panic of 2016 revealed societal fears and anxieties rather than focusing solely on the figure of the clown itself.

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Alex Klimentdirector

Dana O'Keefedirector

Mike Tuckerdirector

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The Great Clown Panic of 2016 wasn’t about clowns. It was about you.

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