Author: The JT LeRoy Story

Jul 29 2016 R 1h 50m
Biography, Documentary

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.

Plot

The story behind literary persona JT LeRoy, the fictional writer created by American author Laura Albert.

Written by

Jeff Feuerzeig

Directed by

Jeff Feuerzeig

Cast

Laura Albert, Bruce Benderson, Terrence Owens

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 6 nominations

Trailers
Author: The JT LeRoy Story Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Laura Albert Movie
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