Who is Weary Willie?

In the midst of the Great Depression, a failed cartoonist becomes the most famous clown in the world.

2021·15m·★ 0.0

War Documentary

"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.

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Light commitment · 15m

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