The Cult of JT LeRoy(2014)
The Cult of JT LeRoy Synopsis
A feature documentary about the writer JT LeRoy - Ethically charged, controversial, and confusing, JT’s life and death sprang open a Pandora’s box of powerful questions about literature and culture, identity and celebrity, and the reality of the society we live in. Fraud? Art? Mental illness? Complicity? The Cult of JT Leroy will be a testament to this bizarre and elaborate story that has captured the attention and fascination of the world’s media, and perplexes to this day.
The Cult of JT LeRoy (2014) is a documentary film directed by Marjorie Sturm, released on November 14, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Savannah Knoop, Asia Argento, Lilly Bright and Bruce Benderson. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Marjorie Sturm
- Producers:
- Marjorie Sturm
- Cinematographer:
- Peggy Peralta
- Composer:
- Ernesto Diaz-Infante
- Status:
- Released
The Cult of JT LeRoy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Savannah Knoop
as Self
Asia Argento
as Self
- Lilly Bright
Lilly Bright
as Self
Bruce Benderson
as Self
Dennis Cooper
as Self
- Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte
Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte
as Self
Laura Albert
as Self
Caveh Zahedi
as Self
- Charles B. Wessler
Charles B. Wessler
as Self
- Ira Silverberg
Ira Silverberg
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Marjorie Sturm, produced by Marjorie Sturm.
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The Cult of JT LeRoy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Cult of JT LeRoy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Cult of JT LeRoy?
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The main cast of The Cult of JT LeRoy (2014) includes Savannah Knoop, Asia Argento, Lilly Bright, Bruce Benderson and Dennis Cooper. The film was directed by Marjorie Sturm. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cult of JT LeRoy released?
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The Cult of JT LeRoy was released on November 14, 2014 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Cult of JT LeRoy worth watching?
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The Cult of JT LeRoy (2014) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.