Author: The JT LeRoy Story
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Author: The JT LeRoy Story

The story behind literary persona JT LeRoy, the fictional writer created by American author Laura Albert.

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Discover the incredible story behind the mysterious literary sensation JT LeRoy in this mesmerizing documentary. Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, Author: The JT LeRoy Story delves deep into the complex web of deception that surrounded the famed writer.

The film explores the life of Laura Albert, an American author who created the fictional character of JT LeRoy. Through a combination of archive footage, interviews, and reenactments, viewers are immersed in the surreal world of LeRoy, a young transgender writer from a troubled background. LeRoy's novels, which were filled with tales of abuse and addiction, captivated readers and gained a massive following.

However, what the public didn't know was that LeRoy was not a real person. In fact, he was a persona created by Laura Albert herself. The documentary delves into the motivations behind Albert's elaborate ruse and the impact it had on those involved.

Featuring interviews with Albert, as well as her family, friends, and collaborators, Author: The JT LeRoy Story offers a fascinating exploration of identity, art, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality. As the layers of deception are slowly peeled back, audiences are left questioning the nature of truth and the power of storytelling.

Don't miss this gripping documentary that reveals the truth behind one of literature's most sensational scandals.

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Author: The JT LeRoy Story

Release Date:

29 Jul 2016

Writers:

Jeff Feuerzeig

Awards:

1 win & 6 nominations

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