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Circus of Books

A struggling couple, Karen and Barry Mason, took a chance on a newspaper ad in 1976, securing a job as distributors for Hustler Magazine to make ends meet.

The film tells the story of Karen and Barry Mason, who in 1976 took over a local store, Circus of Books, to distribute Hustler Magazine. Over the decade, they became the largest distributors of gay porn in the US, while leading a double life as parents in a time when LGBT culture was not accepted.

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Info about Circus of Books

Studio(s): Ryan Murphy Television, Passion Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Apr 26, 2019

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Biography, History