Unicycle: Looking at My World

Unicycle: Looking at My World

1976 · 15 min · Documentary, Family

The world of 15 year old unicyclist Tony Marienthal includes visits to assist the elderly, learning new juggling tricks, and trying to make it home for supper. The film is a wonderful, idyllic “day in the life” film of a teenager. It’s also somewhat bittersweet, as Tony Marienthal, who wanted his baby son to see this film, died at the young age of 51.

Directed by Dan Bessie

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