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Circus of Books

6.820191h 32mMovieDocumentaryHistory

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.

DirectorRachel Mason
WritersKathryn Robson·Rachel Mason
ProducersRhianon Jones·Kathryn Robson

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Cast · Directed by Rachel Mason

RMRachel Mason
Rachel Mason
Herself
JM
Josh Mason
Himself
ATAlaska Thunderfuck
Alaska Thunderfuck
Himself
PT
Phil Tarley
Himself
JW
John Weston
Himself
DG
David Gregory
Himself
DW
Dorian Wood
Himself

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