Author: The JT LeRoy Story 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Director
- Jeff Feuerzeig
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Author: The JT LeRoy Story?
Topic: Film "Author: The JT LeRoy Story" (2016). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 22, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Revenue
- $99,708
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 31 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Title: Author: The JT LeRoy Story
Year: 2016
Type: American documentary film
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig
Subject: American writer Laura Albert and her literary persona JT LeRoy.
Plot/Context: JT LeRoy was a literary "it boy" wunderkind whose tough prose about a sordid childhood captivated icons and luminaries internationally. In the October 2005 issue of New York magazine, it was revealed that LeRoy did not actually exist. Instead, the persona was created by 40-year-old San Francisco punk rocker and phone sex operator Laura Albert.
Cast/People: Laura Albert, Bruce Benderson, Terrence Owens, Ira Silverberg, Panio Gianopoulos.
Runtime: 1h 50m
Release Date: 01/22/2016 (US)
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Should you watch it?
“Discover how a 40-year-old punk rocker fooled the literary world with a fictional wunderkind.”
- Explores the true story behind the famous literary persona JT LeRoy
- Examines the critical acclaim and international popularity of the books
- Uncovers the shocking unmasking of the persona by New York magazine
- Viewers not interested in literary scandals or documentaries may find the subject matter unappealing
Watch it if you are interested in the true story behind the literary scandal involving Laura Albert and her persona JT LeRoy.
The film is a 2016 American documentary detailing a real-life literary deception.
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Is Author: The JT LeRoy Story worth watching?
Yes, it provides a comprehensive look at the literary persona created by Laura Albert and the subsequent scandal.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Who directed the film?
The film is directed by Jeff Feuerzeig.
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