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The story behind literary persona JT LeRoy, the fictional writer created by American author Laura Albert.The story behind literary persona JT LeRoy, the fictional writer created by American author Laura Albert.The story behind literary persona JT LeRoy, the fictional writer created by American author Laura Albert.
- Awards
- 1 win & 6 nominations total
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Asia Argento
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Stephen Beachy
- Self
- (archive sound)
Arthur Bradford
- Self
- (archive footage)
Billy Corgan
- Self
- (archive footage)
Debbie Harry
- Self
- (archive footage)
Geoffrey Knoop
- Self
- (archive footage)
Courtney Love
- Self
- (archive sound)
David Milch
- Self
- (archive footage)
Matthew Modine
- Self
- (archive footage)
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I went into the theatre knowing nothing about J T Leroy. I hadn't even heard of him. A recommendation from my daughter and a quick watch of half the trailer suggested this would be worth a watch.
This is one of the best documentaries I have ever watched. It is told with pace and energy such that it feels more like a fictional drama unfolding in front of you. The story itself is weird. I empathised with the characters in particular the lead narrator and how she had slid down like Alice in Wonderland into a surreal world of fame and celebrity.
Never dull and full of suspense and interest this is a great movie that I'd thoroughly recommend.
This is one of the best documentaries I have ever watched. It is told with pace and energy such that it feels more like a fictional drama unfolding in front of you. The story itself is weird. I empathised with the characters in particular the lead narrator and how she had slid down like Alice in Wonderland into a surreal world of fame and celebrity.
Never dull and full of suspense and interest this is a great movie that I'd thoroughly recommend.
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- Also known as
- The Great Literary Scandal: The JT Leroy Story
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $85,999
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $23,413
- Sep 11, 2016
- Gross worldwide
- $99,708
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was Author: The JT LeRoy Story (2016) officially released in Canada in English?
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