Name: Circus of Books
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2019-04-26
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cast: Rachel Mason, Josh Mason, Larry Flynt, Jeff Stryker, Alaska Thunderfuck

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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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Directed by: Rachel Mason
Written by: Rachel Mason, Kathryn Robson
Produced by: Adam Baran, Camilla Hall, Rachel Mason
Music by: Ian M Colletti

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April 26, 2019 · 1 h 32 min · Sexual Content

Released: April 26, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Documentary, History
Original language: English
Made in: United States, United Kingdom
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Circus of Books?

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In the United States, Circus of Books streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Circus of Books worth watching?

79

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Circus of Books plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.