Chapter
The Story of the Mews Brothers in the Circus
16:37 - 26:45 (10:07)
The Mews brothers were trafficked and held against their will for 13 years until the police showed up at the circus and Harriet gave a harrowing explanation. The family eventually won their court case against the Ringling Brothers Circus and were awarded their wages for the 13 years of work.
Clips
The Conlee Brothers spot an old neighborhood friend at the Ringling Brothers Circus and realize they are close to their hometown.
16:37 - 20:30 (03:53)
Summary
The Conlee Brothers spot an old neighborhood friend at the Ringling Brothers Circus and realize they are close to their hometown. The locals eagerly anticipate the arrival of the circus for entertainment.
ChapterThe Story of the Mews Brothers in the Circus
Episode75: The Disturbing Story Of The Albino Ecuadorian "Circus Slaves" Eko and Iko
PodcastLights Out
The Mew brothers were taken in by various circuses and made their living performing as acrobats.
20:30 - 23:41 (03:10)
Summary
The Mew brothers were taken in by various circuses and made their living performing as acrobats. When authorities became involved, the Mews family was able to win a court case and the circus was required to pay back the wages the brothers had earned over their 13 years of work, revealing the brothers had been involved in a complicated trafficking situation.
ChapterThe Story of the Mews Brothers in the Circus
Episode75: The Disturbing Story Of The Albino Ecuadorian "Circus Slaves" Eko and Iko
PodcastLights Out
Harriet, a Black American, continued her legal efforts and won a settlement from a circus company that had exploited her sons.
23:41 - 26:45 (03:04)
Summary
Harriet, a Black American, continued her legal efforts and won a settlement from a circus company that had exploited her sons. She used the money to live a comfortable life in her farmhouse and was able to save a considerable amount at a time when owning a home as a black American was incredibly rare.