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Circus of Books

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“Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes”

2019·92 min·Released
Studio: Neon Heart Productions, Passion Pictures, Ryan Murphy Television
6.9TMDb
Available on
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Theatrical Apr 26, 2019Digital Apr 22, 2020
Nexus ms5392TMDb 597594IMDb tt8727582
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USA · English · USA
DocumentaryHistory

Overview

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.

Trailer

Crew

DirectorRachel Mason
WriterRachel Mason, Kathryn Robson

Cast

Rachel Mason
Rachel Mason
Herself
Josh Mason
Josh Mason
Himself
Larry Flynt
Larry Flynt
Himself
Jeff Stryker
Jeff Stryker
Himself
Alaska Thunderfuck
Alaska Thunderfuck
Himself
Phil Tarley
Phil Tarley
Himself
John Weston
John Weston
Himself
Don Norman
Don Norman
Himself
David Gregory
David Gregory
Himself
Dorian Wood
Dorian Wood
Himself

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Keywords

bookshop1970shollywoodbook storegay pornographygay historygay themegay rights

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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026