Mike Elsherif, The Essential Clown
Short film, 2 minutes, 14 seconds, 2020
Photographed by Kathleen Elsherif. Special Thanks to JohnBen Lacy.
An unemployed clown finds purpose in his life when he realizes he can make a difference in his depressed community by taking his act on the road.
A Film by Mike Elsherif
Photographed by Kathleen Elsherif
Special Thanks to JohnBen Lacy
Commissioned by the Louisville Arts Network and presented by Lift Up Lou.
The Essential Clown is a film about artists deemed non-essential during the Coronavirus pandemic and the current need for meaning, purpose, and levity in all of our lives. This short film explores the symbiotic need for connection and understanding between artists and audience members.