“Grazing the Sky” takes a revealing look at the incredible physical exploitation of circus acrobats, and finds compelling stories of men and women confronting adversity – including the real risk of debilitating injury. The price of life in the limelight includes years of training and practice, an iron discipline, an ongoing task of improving of skills, and contstant travel on the road.

Director Horacio Alcalá follows eight different acrobats from all over the world, intercutting interviews with artfully staged footage of his subjects performing breathtaking feats with poise and grace.