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The Resource Author, the JT LeRoy story, Amazon Studios, A&E IndieFilms, RatPac Documentary Films in association with Complex Corporation present a Vice production ; written and directed by Jeff Feuerzeig ; produced by Jeff Feuerzeig, Jim Czarnecki, Danny Gabai ; produced by Molly Thompson ; produced by Brett Ratner, (DVD)

Author, the JT LeRoy story, Amazon Studios, A&E IndieFilms, RatPac Documentary Films in association with Complex Corporation present a Vice production ; written and directed by Jeff Feuerzeig ; produced by Jeff Feuerzeig, Jim Czarnecki, Danny Gabai ; produced by Molly Thompson ; produced by Brett Ratner, (DVD)

Summary
The New York Times sent shockwaves through the literary world when it unmasked JT LeRoy, whose tough prose about a sordid childhood had captivated icons and luminaries internationally. It turned out LeRoy didn't actually exist. He was the creative expression of 40-year-old San Francisco housewife, Laura Albert. Now viewers can journey down the infinitely fascinating rabbit hole of how Laura Albert breathed not only words, but life, into her avatar for a decade
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (112 min.)
Note
  • Originally released as a documentary film in 2016
  • Anamorphic wide screen (1.85:1)
Instance
Label
Author, the JT LeRoy story
Title
Author, the JT LeRoy story
Statement of responsibility
Amazon Studios, A&E IndieFilms, RatPac Documentary Films in association with Complex Corporation present a Vice production ; written and directed by Jeff Feuerzeig ; produced by Jeff Feuerzeig, Jim Czarnecki, Danny Gabai ; produced by Molly Thompson ; produced by Brett Ratner
Title variation
  • JT LeRoy story
  • Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy story
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
The New York Times sent shockwaves through the literary world when it unmasked JT LeRoy, whose tough prose about a sordid childhood had captivated icons and luminaries internationally. It turned out LeRoy didn't actually exist. He was the creative expression of 40-year-old San Francisco housewife, Laura Albert. Now viewers can journey down the infinitely fascinating rabbit hole of how Laura Albert breathed not only words, but life, into her avatar for a decade
Cataloging source
CANA
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Richard Henkels ; editor, Michelle M. Witten ; composer, Walter Werzowa
Dewey number
813/.54
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, sexual content, some drug material and violent images
Language note
In English; with optional English and Spanish subtitles; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH)
LC call number
PS3562.E773
LC item number
Z518 2016
Runtime
112
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • LeRoy, J. T
  • LeRoy, J. T
  • Authors, American
  • Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
  • Deception
  • Androgyny (Psychology)
  • Authors
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Label
Author, the JT LeRoy story, Amazon Studios, A&E IndieFilms, RatPac Documentary Films in association with Complex Corporation present a Vice production ; written and directed by Jeff Feuerzeig ; produced by Jeff Feuerzeig, Jim Czarnecki, Danny Gabai ; produced by Molly Thompson ; produced by Brett Ratner, (DVD)
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Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Originally released as a documentary film in 2016
  • Anamorphic wide screen (1.85:1)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (112 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
043396487550
Other physical details
sound, color with black and white sequences
Publisher number
48755
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • ocn961942377
  • (OCoLC)961942377
System details
DVD; region 1; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Author, the JT LeRoy story, Amazon Studios, A&E IndieFilms, RatPac Documentary Films in association with Complex Corporation present a Vice production ; written and directed by Jeff Feuerzeig ; produced by Jeff Feuerzeig, Jim Czarnecki, Danny Gabai ; produced by Molly Thompson ; produced by Brett Ratner, (DVD)
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Originally released as a documentary film in 2016
  • Anamorphic wide screen (1.85:1)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (112 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
043396487550
Other physical details
sound, color with black and white sequences
Publisher number
48755
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • ocn961942377
  • (OCoLC)961942377
System details
DVD; region 1; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1
Video recording format
DVD

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