Directed by Halya Kuckmij

Logline: The bittersweet story of strongman and magician Mike Swistun who, for thirty days in 1923, was the strongman with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Synopsis: This film tells the bittersweet story of strongman and magician Mike Swistun who, for thirty days in 1923, was the strongman with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Born in Olha, Manitoba, Swistun was a Ukrainian farm boy, who, for a short moment in time, achieved fame and fortune only to lose it. Narrated by the Ukrainian Hollywood actor Jack Palance, this film won the prestigious Genie Award.

Distribution Contact: WFG

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RUNTIME: 29 Minutes
GENRE: Documentary
PRODUCTION FORMAT: 16mm
LANGUAGE: English, Ukrainian
LOCATION: Manitoba
KEYWORDS: Circus, Farm, Family, History, Prairie, Female Filmmaker