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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
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Asia Argento
- Self
- (archive footage)
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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- ConnectionsFeatures My Own Private Idaho (1991)
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This Albert person is so chronically and sickeningly manipulative. She calls writers and panders to their egos, feeding their need for adoration. They, in turn, help Albert get publishers and agents. Smart. Very smart.
Albert feeds HER need for attention and adoration by courting celebs and rock stars. Overweight, she could not have come forward as herself - she doesn't feel capable of doing so. But she is VERY capable of controlling the other players. I can't imagine how she accomplished this for so long. Albert even brought HER SON into this game...can you imagine how messed up THAT kid is going to be???
I have seen this film, and am sure Albert feels gratified that she has told her story well. Frankly, she just sounds mentally ill. This is a severely deranged and dangerous individual.
Albert feeds HER need for attention and adoration by courting celebs and rock stars. Overweight, she could not have come forward as herself - she doesn't feel capable of doing so. But she is VERY capable of controlling the other players. I can't imagine how she accomplished this for so long. Albert even brought HER SON into this game...can you imagine how messed up THAT kid is going to be???
I have seen this film, and am sure Albert feels gratified that she has told her story well. Frankly, she just sounds mentally ill. This is a severely deranged and dangerous individual.
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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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