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2016110 minDocumentary

Author: The JT LeRoy Story

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Is Author: The JT LeRoy Story worth watching? With a rating of 6.6/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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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Laura Albert
Laura AlbertHerself
Bruce Benderson
Bruce Benderson
Panio Gianopoulos
Panio Gianopoulos
Winona Ryder
Winona RyderHerself
Ira Silverberg
Ira Silverberg
Savannah Knoop
Savannah Knoop
Courtney Love
Courtney LoveHerself
Dennis Cooper
Dennis Cooper

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Author: The JT LeRoy Story has received mixed reviews with a 6.6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary movies.

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Author: The JT LeRoy Story has received average ratings (6.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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Author: The JT LeRoy Story is a Documentary movie that New York magazine’s October 2005 issue sent shockwaves through the literary world when it unmasked “it boy” wunderkind JT LeRoy, whose tough prose abo...

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