Who is Weary Willie?
2021
15 min
English
In the midst of the Great Depression, a failed cartoonist becomes the most famous clown in the world.
$25,000
"Who is Weary Willie?" explores the life of the once-famous circus character Weary Willie and his story tied to controversy and confusion over identity between his creator, Emmett Kelly Sr., and his son, Emmett Kelly Jr.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Keywords
- circus
- clown
- iwo jima
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Top Cast
Dominique Jando as Dominique Jando
Chris Berry as Chris Berry
Wini McKay as Wini McKay
Top Crew
Constanza Hevia · Director, Writer
Daniel L. Bernardi · Writer
Andrés Gallegos · Cinematographer
Hannah Anderson · Editor
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