Circus of Books
Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes
2019 · 1h 32m · Not Rated Documentary, History
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Circus of Books
Overview
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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