Sideshow: Alive on the Inside
Synopsis
These real, amazing and very human stories reawakened interest in the bizarre and eccentric world of the circus and carnival sideshow, turning the spotlight on the legendary headliners of yesteryear and their modern-day counterparts who have chosen to be sideshow performers and found real happiness in their strange careers. This revealing look takes viewers backstage for an unforgettable glimpse at the world's most fascinating personalities. Narrated by Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld"). An entertaining cult hit co-produced with TLC, one of cable network's all-time, top-rated programs. Features Percilla the Monkey Girl, Jeanie Tomaini (the World's Only Living Half Woman), Melvin Burkhardt (the Human Blockhead), Siamese Twins Ronnie and Donnie Gaylon, the Wolf Boys of Mexico, Sandy Allen (the World's Tallest Woman) and others.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Dougherty
- Original Title
- Sideshow: Alive on the Inside
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Dougherty
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Dougherty
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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What is Sideshow: Alive on the Inside about?
These real, amazing and very human stories reawakened interest in the bizarre and eccentric world of the circus and carnival sideshow, turning the spotlight on the legendary headliners of yesteryear and their modern-day counterparts who have chosen to be sideshow performers and found real happiness in their strange careers. This revealing look takes viewers backstage for an unforgettable glimpse at the world's most fascinating personalities. Narrated by Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld"). An entertaining cult hit co-produced with TLC, one of cable network's all-time, top-rated programs. Features Percilla the Monkey Girl, Jeanie Tomaini (the World's Only Living Half Woman), Melvin Burkhardt (the Human Blockhead), Siamese Twins Ronnie and Donnie Gaylon, the Wolf Boys of Mexico, Sandy Allen (the World's Tallest Woman) and others.
Who directed Sideshow: Alive on the Inside?
Sideshow: Alive on the Inside was directed by Lynn Dougherty.
Who stars in Sideshow: Alive on the Inside?
The principal cast of Sideshow: Alive on the Inside includes Percilla Bejano, Ronnie Galyon, Donnie Galyon, Jeanie Tomaini, The Enigma.
When was Sideshow: Alive on the Inside released and how long is it?
Sideshow: Alive on the Inside was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sideshow: Alive on the Inside?
Sideshow: Alive on the Inside holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).