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Circus of Books

Documentary • History • 2019 • 1h 32m

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RATING★ 3.4

RUNTIME1h 32m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

For decades, a nice Jewish couple ran Circus of Books, a porn shop and epicenter for gay LA. Their director daughter documents their life and times.

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🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Documentary, History
Director: Rachel Mason
Original Language: EN

🎭 Cast

Rachel Mason

Rachel MasonHerself

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Josh MasonHimself

Larry Flynt

Larry FlyntHimself

Jeff Stryker

Jeff StrykerHimself

Alaska Thunderfuck

Alaska ThunderfuckHimself

P

Phil TarleyHimself

J

John WestonHimself

D

Don NormanHimself

D

David GregoryHimself

D

Dorian WoodHimself

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Circus of Books about?: For decades, a nice Jewish couple ran Circus of Books, a porn shop and epicenter for gay LA. Their director daughter documents their life and times.
Who directed Circus of Books?: Circus of Books was directed by Rachel Mason.
When was Circus of Books released?: Circus of Books was released on April 26, 2019.
How long is Circus of Books?: Circus of Books has a runtime of 1h 32m.
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