Carnival Train (1999)
From the big wheel to the dime toss, every ride and game on the James E. Strates Show travels by train along the Eastern Seaboard. The carnies who assemble and maintain the rides and man the games are often looked down upon because of their transient way of life. Carnival Train captures the magic of the midway as it comes together, town after town, and shows how carnies create a community and way of life that transcends place and time.
Director: Matthew Barr
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Matthew Barr
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carnival Train about?
- From the big wheel to the dime toss, every ride and game on the James E. Strates Show travels by train along the Eastern Seaboard. The carnies who assemble and maintain the rides and man the games are often looked down upon because of their transient way of life. Carnival Train captures the magic of the midway as it comes together, town after town, and shows how carnies create a community and way of life that transcends place and time.
- Who directed Carnival Train?
- Carnival Train was directed by Matthew Barr.
- How long is Carnival Train?
- Carnival Train has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Carnival Train?
- Carnival Train is a Documentary film.