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Performance Arts

Sway Pole

20212 minPGexplainer

Breakaway sway pole performances, originating from George Bruno's act in 1976, highlight the risks and history of acrobatic stunts in circus culture.

Performance Arts

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Channel: Best Documentary

Sway Pole

2021• 2 minPG

Synopsis

Breakaway sway pole performances, originating from George Bruno's act in 1976, highlight the risks and history of acrobatic stunts in circus culture.

Synopsis

Breakaway sway pole performances, characterized by high-risk acrobatics, are explored in this documentary. Originated by George Bruno in 1976, these stunts have become a hallmark of circus entertainment, notably featured in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus during 1977 and 1999-2000. The film provides insights from performers who have participated in these dangerous acts, highlighting the history and evolution of this thrilling spectacle. The documentary emphasizes the inherent risks involved in executing such gravity-defying feats.

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