Circus of Books
Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes
Directed by Rachel Mason
Produced by Ryan Murphy Television, Passion Pictures
A warm, intimate documentary portrait of an unlikely family business that became a cultural landmark and safe haven for LA's gay community.
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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Like Circus of Books
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Same Mood as Circus of Books
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Circus of Books, But Darker
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Like Circus of Books, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
