I Am Not a Freak

TV Movie
1987
40m

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About 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... Read allAbout 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 va... Read allAbout 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 ... Read all

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Teresa Sandretto

Robert's Daughter

Sam Early

Self

Evelyn Early

Sam's Mother (adoptive)

Peter Risch

Self

Yoko Ono

Self
(archive footage)

Chang

Self
(archive footage)

Lisa Anicker

Loyce's Duaghter

Mal Fobi

Loyce's Doctor
(as Dr. Mal Fobi M.D.)

Virginia Callahan

Mickey's Grandmother

Jack Elam

Mickey's Friend

Loyce Barnel

Richard Frank

Narrator
(voice)

Mickey Hays

Bob Melvin

Self
(as Robert Melvin)

Prince Randian

Self
(archive footage)

Director
- Kirby Dick
Writer
- Kirby Dick
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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. Outstanding film; highly recommended.