P.T. Barnum: Fiction vs Fact

[@Kat.26.02]

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Kathy Salas : His name is Zac Efron

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Zac,idiot

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Luis Fernando Costa: My comment didn’t mention your name, though in the mean time think of something creative to call yourself.

[@detvisor7700]

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[@Nejidabest]

The Movie was obviously very loosely based on P.T Barnum's true character and experiences, but who cares , right ? It was a movie with great songs and choreography that promoted acceptance and Love and reminds us what's most important above success and fame - family. Beautiful movie. who cares if it was mostly fictional ?

[@spaghettimind3256]

who cares if it's not true is right... idk why you have sarcasm here. It's a movie, not a historical recreation of his life.

[@harrypottersnumbrfan]

that's why it even says "inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum

[@notarobot459]

If i wanted facts id watch a documentary....but i went to the movies to be entertained and boy did i get my moneys worth.

[@harrypottersnumbrfan]

@jasonparkers1976 movies are not meant to educate children,that is up to their parents and teachers. On another note most children do not assume that a movie is true, they would just assume that it is another fictional movie. If a child is interested in P.t Barnum and ask if he is real, parents can then educate them OR, more than likely any child who would see this and realize P.T Barnum is a real person, is old enough to look him up themselves. this is not the first movie that is inspired by true events, myths, legends or anything else that are extremely off base historically. The movies are not meant to teach us, they are meant to entertain and maybe spark an interest for them to look up the history behind it themselves.

[@sonyasherow7149]

Truth

[@GalaxyW2000]

“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” -P.T. Barnum

[@dreamyspiritmusic3328]

For those who want a Full Audiobook of "The Art of Money Getting" by P.T. Barnum kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIu9Xqarqdmsr5I

[@EM2theBee]

It's a shame that such a beautiful movie is based on such a horrible man.

[@notarobot459]

That time racism was the norm. Barnum did something different though he gave the infirm the opportunity to be more than what their lives would have been. It may not be much but it was progress. I wonder how his employees at the circus actually felt about working there.

[@alwayjohnrallos7359]

Using animals

[@thepinkestpigglet7529]

You know anything about his political career? He was an abolitionist, against slavery. But yeah he’s worse than hitler.

[@oldnuggets6806]

Alterss Bot he bought a slave and when she died he bisected her body in front of a live audience

[@lesleymclaughlan6632]

@@oldnuggets6806 wait WHAT

[@achyka3802]

Most of people who are not American don't know who Barnam is so finding out that the movie is completely fictional and the truth of who the man really was is quite interesting. Thank you for this educational video!

[@hihi-lu4mh]

I'm American and I'd never heard of Barnum before this movie XD

[@eggsnspam]

I've heard of him even before I came to the US. Anytime I hear Circus, in my head I say "Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey."

[@eclecticadventurer]

I watched the interview with Barnums great great granddaughter. She said that aside from a few theatrics for the movie, they pretty much got him right. She liked the movie.

[@AislinnCharmingtalon]

Whats the name of the interview?

[@AislinnCharmingtalon]

@@eclecticadventurerThanks!

[@6tinkerbelle9]

Lol oh yea, cause I know my great great grandparents so well and what their personality was like 😂

[@eclecticadventurer]

@@6tinkerbelle9 I'd be more inclined to believe a direct descendant, than someone just guessing.

[@irishcountrygirl78]

@@6tinkerbelle9 lkr.... I wouldn't be bragging if he was a relative.... But l guess it's relevant now. They say the real PT took advantage of people with disabilities, put them in a freak show and charged people to see them. Made him very a wealthy man. Others say he saved them from starving on the streets. Either way....the reality is way darker than the movie.

[@jazzram_]

The Noblest Act is That making others happy -P.T. Barnum THX FIR LOVING

[@sophieshearer6249]

The movie was made to be a fun, uplifting musical not a fact-based story of barnum's life. Just ease off the film-makers for a while.

[@trashcannot658]

I knew this story was fake instead of fact but it's still a good movie. I feel like if it wasn't about Barnum and it was a movie just about what it is instead of him and they changed the names then it would still be really good.

[@Musickt196]

I feel as though the movie would have received better reviews if it weren’t based off a real person.

[@Nejidabest]

@@Musickt196 call me cynical but I think some ppl would still complain, saying the first Circus was supposed to be Barnum's and what not ..

[@bentaylor809]

I feel it's a story of our vision of him in the public eye... and in that respect it's a great film

[@harrypottersnumbrfan]

"inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum" says it right at the beginning of the movie

[@trashcannot658]

@@harrypottersnumbrfan hm idk why I never saw that.

[@breezenightzx12]

I'm so happy they mad this movie! P.T Barnum deserves to me memorized too

[@e.m.rivera8948]

i hate that ppl actually get mad that The Greatest Showman wasnt historicallu accurate. its not a documentary, people! its purely for entertainment, to show the actors talent, and make amazing songs! enjoy it! geez

[@BruisedBreadstic]

Well you have to understand it was a movie not a documentary.

[@jeanneramirez9692]

I love this movie even though it's kinda inaccurate The made up stuff just makes the story better

[@jellyoxx]

Finally CT is getting some recognition

[@rbamores6265]

I think I learned from the movie is is to accept yourself who ever you are and don't be insecure and make fun of yourself bc what ever you are your you beautiful and don't make fun of people that have very rare diseases,I love the movie there's so many things you can learn and there's a great advice the songs made the movie much greater,I love the movie

[@s.xoxo.s4811]

I loved this!

[@lethearith]

The greatest showman is a musical for god's sake, so don't take the history too seriously

[@footyfan101ful]

This was uploaded exactly a year before I saw Hugh in concert.

[@ameliamarshall3614]

Loved your video! But... Was the relationship with his on laws correct? His early life of homelessness? His optimism and daring risk taking? His need to be accepted by those in a higher cast system?

[@kathleenmary1000]

Happy to say he was not homeless. Barnum had a family in Bethel, CT that he recalls with great fondness. His dad does pass away when he's 15 and he did work to help support the family. Interestingly, he is the 7th of 12 siblings and half siblings!

[@MicaRayan]

I like the explaination given, and I enjoy the movie very much!

[@furrettheferret9562]

I gotta go to this museum one day

[@weisheng2238]

Am I the only one think PT Barnum looks like Rowan Atkinson? 😂

[@oliviamalerich462]

I did some research after watching the Greatest Showman, and I’m really glad I did. I hate that so many people I know see Jenny Lind as a villain.

[@tweetoot]

Good info, I woud love to come to the museum but... I live in India!

[@JayLiszte]

All I know is that legends of tomorrow did P.T Barnum way better than the movie

[@elizabethtorres6069]

PT Barnum was a great show man, and you are correct about the museum. The museum burned down before his scheduled July 15th 1865 show. A lot of his displays were exaggerated especially his Fiji Mermaid..now for some seriously real scary truth. You can research this, there is a poster advertising the event, and an actual PHOTOGRAPH of a REAL MERMAID, that PT Barnum was going to unveil. I find this fire very suspicious indeed. Someone went through a lot of trouble to hide this creature's existence. This mermaid creature was no fake. Please research, it will blow your mind. 🤔

[@kateworkman921]

Considering that in the early 1900s, two girls were able to fake a photo if "real fairies" that had some adults convinced of their existence, I find it incredibly hard to believe Barnum couldn't have faked a "mermaid" pic.

[@roxariano4953]

The movie was great and it made me cry let aside the hardships im going through .. but as life is.. there is always the ugly truth and the pretty fantasy.. the movie was exactly that.. it shows how even a so called freak can be encouraged and love itself the way it is while the ugly hidden truth was it was broken and abused.. thats the reality even before and until now.. the difference is now. Those who were the different are now making the difference and showing people how important self love is.. Dont hate.. i cant handle.. sorry for bad english😅😅

[@garconbizarrejojoisbestanime]

I looooove the greatest showman

[@lotsofe-m5r]

“The show will go one” The original company: time to go bankrupt

[@kevinmmphm6228]

was Barnum a great dancer and singer as in the movie??

[@dreamyspiritmusic3328]

For those who want a Full Audiobook of "The Art of Money Getting" by P.T. Barnum kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIu9Xqarqdmsr5I

[@Biri3iri]

Why the movie made PT Different

[@jamesm5225]

Annie Oakley was actually in the Barnum and Bailey circus and the They bought Buffalo Bills Wild West show .

[@westlet9544]

I saw the Barnum and Bailey circus's last tour, from the West Virginia Clay Center, it was truly the greatest show on earth

[@ghostsomenswho]

Hmmm....... I'm sure that Barnum did really horrible things in real life. At least that's what I've heard

[@mjtruth1039]

The people he exhibited were actually paid really well. He also treated them like family. He became an abolitionist and passionately fought to end slavery.

[@jwagstaff7658]

Gonna start using “humbug” now

[@irishcountrygirl78]

All l hear is Scrooge when l hear humbug. 😁

[@Alexanderonly1234]

When PT Barnum and charity died what happened to Caroline and Helen

[@vercapetrova2614]

How much truth character was historie wife.

[@Ryan-mech-muffin]

Sounds like he was even a greater person than the Greatest Showman made him out to be. Neat

[@matteodelseta]

It was great to hear from you, if you ever read this message

[@Loverofartsandmusic]

I love it

[@mistoisdabestrockstaryoutu6834]

this is a nice meme video

[@GiffysChannel]

Those internet trolls are so humbug :D

[@Nitrpo]

Im from Bridgeport connecticut lmao

[@ceaghanmichele8158]

He also got divorced with charity

[@romanovtiktokhistorian9052]

Ceagandmom Michele Uh no. She passed.

[@nazhh676]

They were together until she died. But I think he did get married again within the same year that she died.

[@josephinedaws]

I thought the circus brunt down

[@alwayjohnrallos7359]

I still hate circus

[@lieutenanttippster]

He reminds me of jim broadbent

[@sharkyfish3492]

BAH... HUMBUG

[@rpinho78]

original

[@jdjeisjjywiei62893]

Just tell me he is a cheat or not!

[@miromuto9999]

So did Barnum had a affair with jenny lind?

[@mjtruth1039]

No.

[@onioncutie]

On my daughters birthday