In 1976, Karen and Barry Mason's family was facing hardship when they answered a call from Larry Flynt to distribute Hustler Magazine. This unexpected detour led them into the heart of Los Angeles' LGBT community as they transformed Circus of Books into a thriving hub for queer culture. As they navigated their double lives, they faced challenges that tested their resolve: federal prosecution, AIDS crisis, and balancing parenthood in a world that wasn't yet ready to accept their true selves.
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No!
Circus of Books does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.
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Alexei Romanoff
Barry Mason
Self
Billy Miller
Self - Magazine Publisher
Don Norman
Self - Customer
Ellen Friedman
Self
Fernando Aguilar
Self - Former Employee
Freddie Bercovitz
Self - Former Employee
Gisella Colindres
Self
Jeff Stryker
Josh Mason
Self - Karen and Barry's Son
Karen Mason
Self
Larry Flynt
Self - Publisher of Hustler Magazine
Micah Mason
Self - Karen and Barry's Son
Paulo Morillo
Self - Customer and Writer
Rachel Mason
Self - Karen and Barry's Daughter
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