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Circus of Books (2019)

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Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes

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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Director
Rachel Mason
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    Herself Rachel Mason
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    Himself Larry Flynt
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    Himself Jeff Stryker
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    Himself Alaska Thunderfuck

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Keywords

  • bookshop
  • 1970s
  • hollywood
  • book store
  • gay pornography
  • gay history
  • gay theme
  • gay rights