Circus of Books
“Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes”
2019•1h 32m•6.8•Released
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.
Director
Rachel Mason
Writer
Kathryn Robson, Rachel Mason
Languages
English
Studio
Ryan Murphy Television
Cast
Rachel Mason
Herself
Josh Mason
Himself
Larry Flynt
Himself
Jeff Stryker
Himself
Alaska Thunderfuck
Himself
Phil Tarley
Himself
John Weston
Himself
Don Norman
Himself
David Gregory
Himself
Dorian Wood
Himself
Production
Company
Ryan Murphy Television
Company
Passion Pictures
Company
Neon Heart Productions
Producer
Kathryn Robson
Producer
Camilla Hall
Producer
Rachel Mason
Producer
Adam Baran
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