Return of the Clowns
Synopsis
In a new ESPN E60 special debuting on the Juneteenth holiday, a vibrant, deeply human, and joyfully cinematic documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of the Indianapolis Clowns – once icons of Negro League baseball, now reborn for a new generation through the electric world of Banana Ball.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Foeman
- Original Title
- Return of the Clowns
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films, E:60, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Foeman
Max Brooke
Marlon Hidalgo
David Beilinson, Heather Lombardo, John N. Minton III, Mike Johns, Megan Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Foeman
Director
Marlon Hidalgo
Editor
Max Brooke
Director of Photography
David Beilinson
Producer
John N. Minton III
Producer
Mike Johns
Producer
Megan Anderson
Producer
Erika Vingiano
Producer
Danielle Gansert
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the Clowns
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What is Return of the Clowns about?
In a new ESPN E60 special debuting on the Juneteenth holiday, a vibrant, deeply human, and joyfully cinematic documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of the Indianapolis Clowns – once icons of Negro League baseball, now reborn for a new generation through the electric world of Banana Ball.
Who directed Return of the Clowns?
Return of the Clowns was directed by Blake Foeman.
Who stars in Return of the Clowns?
The principal cast of Return of the Clowns includes Doug Glanville, Jesse Cole, Jackie Bradley Jr., Emily Cole, Mo'ne Davis.
When was Return of the Clowns released and how long is it?
Return of the Clowns was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 50m.