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Circus of Books — The Ratist

Circus of Books

Circus of Books

Circus of Books

Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes

20191h 32m

Documentary History

Ratist Community Rating

6.8

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.

StatusReleased

Release Date2019-04-26

DirectorRachel Mason

ScreenplayRachel Mason, Kathryn Robson

MusicIan M Colletti

Where to Watch

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