Circus of Books
“Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes”
Synopsis
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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CIRCUS OF BOOKS Trailer (2020) Netflix
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Mason
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathryn Robson, Rachel Mason
- Original Score
- Ian M Colletti
- Original Title
- Circus of Books
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ryan Murphy Television, Passion Pictures, Neon Heart Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Mason
Kathryn Robson, Rachel Mason
Ian M Colletti
Gretchen Warthen
Kathryn Robson
Rhianon Jones, Kathryn Robson, Camilla Hall, John Battsek, Gerald Herman
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Mason
Director
Kathryn Robson
Producer
Camilla Hall
Producer
Gretchen Warthen
Director of Photography
Kathryn Robson
Editor
Rachel Mason
Producer
Adam Baran
Producer
Cynthia Childs
Producer
Kathryn Robson
Writer
Ian M Colletti
Original Music Composer
Rachel Mason
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circus of Books
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What is Circus of Books about?
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.
Who directed Circus of Books?
Circus of Books was directed by Rachel Mason.
Who stars in Circus of Books?
The principal cast of Circus of Books includes Rachel Mason, Josh Mason, Larry Flynt, Jeff Stryker, Alaska Thunderfuck.
When was Circus of Books released and how long is it?
Circus of Books was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Circus of Books?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circus of Books was composed by Ian M Colletti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Circus of Books?
Circus of Books holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).