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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
110 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
110 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 22, 2016
Season
2016
Average Score
66%
Mean Score
66%
Ratings
31
Popularity
31
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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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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Japanese

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