Author: The JT LeRoy Story(2016)
Author: The JT LeRoy Story Synopsis
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.
Author: The JT LeRoy Story (2016) is a documentary film directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, released on January 22, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Laura Albert, Bruce Benderson, Panio Gianopoulos and Winona Ryder. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Feuerzeig
- Writers:
- Jeff Feuerzeig
- Producers:
- Danny Gabai
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Henkels
- Revenue:
- $99,708
- Status:
- Released
Author: The JT LeRoy Story (2016) Trailer
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Author: The JT LeRoy Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laura Albert
as Herself
Bruce Benderson
- Panio Gianopoulos
Panio Gianopoulos
Winona Ryder
as Herself
- Ira Silverberg
Ira Silverberg
Savannah Knoop
Courtney Love
as Herself
Dennis Cooper
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, written by Jeff Feuerzeig, produced by Danny Gabai.
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Author: The JT LeRoy Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 31 ratings.
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Author: The JT LeRoy Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Author: The JT LeRoy Story?
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The main cast of Author: The JT LeRoy Story (2016) includes Laura Albert, Bruce Benderson, Panio Gianopoulos, Winona Ryder and Ira Silverberg. The film was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Author: The JT LeRoy Story released?
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Author: The JT LeRoy Story was released on January 22, 2016 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Author: The JT LeRoy Story worth watching?
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Author: The JT LeRoy Story (2016) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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