Down Under the Big Top

Ladies and gentlemen, the show must go under!

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When the Newsboys inherit a minor league circus on the verge of bankruptcy, they formulate a plan to put on one final show.

Released: Sep 8, 1996

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John James

Peter Furler

Jody Davis

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