Schlitzie: One of Us (2018)
The rise and fall...and rise of Schlitzie, the lovable man-child performer from Tod Browning's cult film "Freaks." He lived to perform, until he was put in an institution and left to die. His persona earned him a place in Punk history when the Ramones recorded "Pinhead," dolls and jewelry were created in his image, and "American Horror Story: Freakshow" paid homage to him. According to sideshow lore, Schlitzie was one of the most beloved performers.
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Simply A Masterpiece
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It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
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Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.
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The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
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