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Circus of Books

“Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes”

6.820191h 32mReleased

DocumentaryHistory

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.

The story

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.

Director: Rachel Mason
Original language: en
Studio: Ryan Murphy Television

Cast

Rachel Mason

Rachel Mason

Herself

Josh Mason

Himself

Larry Flynt

Larry Flynt

Himself

Jeff Stryker

Jeff Stryker

Himself

Alaska Thunderfuck

Alaska Thunderfuck

Himself

Phil Tarley

Himself

John Weston

Himself

Don Norman

Himself

David Gregory

Himself

Dorian Wood

Himself

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