I Am Not a Freak
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Synopsis
This film is a fascinating look at some people afflicted with congenital deformities of an extreme nature. Their ability to live with their aberrations while remaining socially involved and upbeat is truly inspirational. While their predecessors were often seen in so called "freak shows" that were part of various exhibitions from Coney Island to traveling circuses, these performers were actually the more fortunate ones in an era of little tolerance for those who were different from the accepted norm. Many became famous and extremely wealthy, such as Tom Thumb (Charles Sherwood Stratton), who worked for many years with P.T. Barnum.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirby Dick
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirby Dick
- Original Title
- I Am Not a Freak
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Heron Communications, Cox Video Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirby Dick
Kirby Dick
Department Leadership Roster
Kirby Dick
Writer
Kirby Dick
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Am Not a Freak
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What is I Am Not a Freak about?
This film is a fascinating look at some people afflicted with congenital deformities of an extreme nature. Their ability to live with their aberrations while remaining socially involved and upbeat is truly inspirational. While their predecessors were often seen in so called "freak shows" that were part of various exhibitions from Coney Island to traveling circuses, these performers were actually the more fortunate ones in an era of little tolerance for those who were different from the accepted norm. Many became famous and extremely wealthy, such as Tom Thumb (Charles Sherwood Stratton), who worked for many years with P.T. Barnum.
Who directed I Am Not a Freak?
I Am Not a Freak was directed by Kirby Dick.
Who stars in I Am Not a Freak?
The principal cast of I Am Not a Freak includes Mickey Hays, Peter Risch, Jack Elam, Yoko Ono, Chang.
When was I Am Not a Freak released and how long is it?
I Am Not a Freak was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Am Not a Freak?
I Am Not a Freak holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).