Circus of Books
7.1
2019
1 hr 32 min
History
, Documentary
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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- Cast：
- Rachel Mason , Larry Flynt , Jeff Stryker , Alaska Thunderfuck
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Very disappointing...
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Simply A Masterpiece
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The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
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Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
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