Author: The JT LeRoy Story
New York magazine’s October 2005 issue sent shockwaves through the literary world when it unmasked “it boy” wunderkind JT LeRoy, whose tough prose about his sordid childhood had captivated icons and luminaries internationally. It turned out LeRoy didn’t actually exist. He was dreamed up by 40-year-old San Francisco punk rocker and phone sex operator, Laura Albert.
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Author: The JT LeRoy Story
- Overview
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- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 22, 2016
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
65%
Original Title
Author: The JT LeRoy Story
Director
Jeff Feuerzeig
Revenue
$99,708
Description
New York magazine’s October 2005 issue sent shockwaves through the literary world when it unmasked “it boy” wunderkind JT LeRoy, whose tough prose about his sordid childhood had captivated icons and luminaries internationally. It turned out LeRoy didn’t actually exist. He was dreamed up by 40-year-old San Francisco punk rocker and phone sex operator, Laura Albert.
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