Circus of Books 2019
“Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Rachel Mason
- Networks
- Ryan Murphy Television, Passion Pictures, Neon Heart Productions
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is Circus of Books?
Topic: Film "Circus of Books" (2019). Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 26, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Ryan Murphy Television, Passion Pictures, Neon Heart Productions
- Genres
- Documentary, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 109 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Ryan Murphy Television, Passion Pictures, Neon Heart Productions
Where to watch in United States
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Topic: Film "Circus of Books" (2019).
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use ONLY facts present in the provided text.
Title: Circus of Books
Year: 2019
Release Date (US): 04/26/2019
Genre: Documentary and History
Runtime: 1h 32m
Plot: A nice Jewish couple ran Circus of Books, a porn shop and epicenter for gay LA, for decades. Their director daughter documents their life and times.
Other descriptors: Neighbourhood entrepreneurs, local heroes.
Drafting attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
Circus of Books is a 2019 documentary and history film. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It was released in the United States on April 26, 2019. The film follows a nice Jewish couple who ran Circus of Books for decades. This establishment was a porn shop and an epicenter for gay LA. The daughter of the couple, who is the director,
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“A gripping exploration of documentary and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Circus of Books worth watching?
Circus of Books holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 109 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Circus of Books and when was it released?
Circus of Books is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.
Who directed Circus of Books?
Circus of Books was directed by Rachel Mason.
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