The Butterfly Circus
Directed byJoshua Weigel
Directed by
Joshua Weigel
At the height of the Great Depression, the showman of a renowned circus leads his troupe through the devastated American landscape, lifting the spirits of audiences along the way. During their travels, they discover a man without limbs at a carnival sideshow. However, after an intriguing encounter with the showman, he becomes driven to hope against everything he has ever believed.
circus
faith
great depression
short film
congenital defect
Last Updated: November 10, 2025




















