Circus of Books

2019, Lgbtq+/Documentary, 1h 32m

59 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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Like the cheekily named store at this documentary's center, Circus of Books proves there are countless stories below the surface if we're only willing to look. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In 1976 a couple take over an adult book store, and the store becomes the biggest distributor of gay porn in the United States.

Cast & Crew

Karen Mason
Rachel Mason
Larry Flynt
Jeff Stryker
Phil Tarley
Justin Andrew Honard
Rachel Mason
Director
Kathryn Robson
Writer
Rachel Mason
Writer
Rhianon Jones
Executive Producer
John Battsek
Executive Producer
Adam Baran
Producer
Cynthia Childs
Producer
Camilla Hall
Producer
Kathryn Robson
Producer
Ian M. Colletti
Music
Kathryn Robson
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Critic Reviews for Circus of Books

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Full Review… Taryn Allen Chicago Reader Full Review… Jo Livingstone The New Republic Full Review… Tre'vell Anderson Out Magazine Full Review… Angie Han FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) Full Review… Christy Lemire FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) Full Review… Scott Tobias NPR Full Review… Ben Turner The Pink Lens Full Review… Jason Adams The Film Experience Full Review… Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Full Review… Phil Guie Film-Forward.com Full Review… Matthew St. Clair Cinema Sentries Full Review… Katie Duggan Film Daze
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