Circus of Books(2019)
Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes
Circus of Books Synopsis
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.
Circus of Books (2019) is a documentary and history film directed by Rachel Mason, released on April 26, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Rachel Mason, Josh Mason, Larry Flynt and Jeff Stryker. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Rachel Mason
- Writers:
- Kathryn Robson, Rachel Mason
- Producers:
- Kathryn Robson, Camilla Hall, Rachel Mason
- Cinematographer:
- Gretchen Warthen
- Composer:
- Ian M Colletti
- Production:
- Ryan Murphy Television, Passion Pictures, Neon Heart Productions
- Status:
- Released
Circus of Books (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Circus of Books before you stream it.
Circus of Books Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rachel Mason
as Herself
- Josh Mason
Josh Mason
as Himself
Larry Flynt
as Himself
Jeff Stryker
as Himself
Alaska Thunderfuck
as Himself
- Phil Tarley
Phil Tarley
as Himself
- John Weston
John Weston
as Himself
- Don Norman
Don Norman
as Himself
- David Gregory
David Gregory
as Himself
- Dorian Wood
Dorian Wood
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Rachel Mason, written by Kathryn Robson and Rachel Mason, produced by Kathryn Robson, Camilla Hall and Rachel Mason.
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Circus of Books Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 109 ratings.
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Circus of Books – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Circus of Books online?
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Circus of Books (2019) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Circus of Books?
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The main cast of Circus of Books (2019) includes Rachel Mason, Josh Mason, Larry Flynt, Jeff Stryker and Alaska Thunderfuck. The film was directed by Rachel Mason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Circus of Books released?
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Circus of Books was released on April 26, 2019 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Circus of Books worth watching?
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Circus of Books (2019) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Circus of Books?
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Yes. The official Circus of Books trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.