Storyville S2017E2: The Great Literary Scandal: The JT Leroy Story
- Aired: 2017-02-01
- Time: 23:00:00
- Runtime: 105 minutes
Overview
An inside account of a scandal that duped celebrities and the literary world. Former homeless youth JT LeRoy become an 'it boy' beloved by stars like Madonna and Courtney Love. His tough prose about his sordid childhood captivated icons and luminaries internationally. But in 2005 an article in a New York magazine sent shockwaves through the literary world when it unmasked JT LeRoy. It turned out LeRoy didn't actually exist.
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