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202548 minPGdocumentary

Jethro The Clown

202548 minPGdocumentary

Jethro The Clown shares insights on his unique approach to clowning, discussing his Christian values, the evolution of clowning, and advice for aspiring performers.

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Jethro The Clown shares insights on his unique approach to clowning, discussing his Christian values, the evolution of clowning, and advice for aspiring performers.

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Jack Bramleydirector

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Filmmaker Jack Bramley spends a day with Jethro The Clown, filming him at one of his clown gigs to see what clowning looks like up close. They discuss what got Jethro into clowning, the reputation of clowns over the years, his advice to aspiring clowns, and how his Christian clowning is different than typical clowning.

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