The Cult of JT LeRoy
Synopsis
A feature documentary about the writer JT LeRoy - Ethically charged, controversial, and confusing, JT’s life and death sprang open a Pandora’s box of powerful questions about literature and culture, identity and celebrity, and the reality of the society we live in. Fraud? Art? Mental illness? Complicity? The Cult of JT Leroy will be a testament to this bizarre and elaborate story that has captured the attention and fascination of the world’s media, and perplexes to this day.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marjorie Sturm
- Original Score
- Ernesto Diaz-Infante
- Original Title
- The Cult of JT LeRoy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marjorie Sturm
Ernesto Diaz-Infante
Peggy Peralta
Josh Melrod
Marjorie Sturm, Andrew Anker, Renee Anker, William Hirsch
Department Leadership Roster
Marjorie Sturm
Director
Josh Melrod
Editor
Peggy Peralta
Director of Photography
Ernesto Diaz-Infante
Original Music Composer
Marjorie Sturm
Producer
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What is The Cult of JT LeRoy about?
A feature documentary about the writer JT LeRoy - Ethically charged, controversial, and confusing, JT’s life and death sprang open a Pandora’s box of powerful questions about literature and culture, identity and celebrity, and the reality of the society we live in. Fraud? Art? Mental illness? Complicity? The Cult of JT Leroy will be a testament to this bizarre and elaborate story that has captured the attention and fascination of the world’s media, and perplexes to this day.
Who directed The Cult of JT LeRoy?
The Cult of JT LeRoy was directed by Marjorie Sturm.
Who stars in The Cult of JT LeRoy?
The principal cast of The Cult of JT LeRoy includes Savannah Knoop, Asia Argento, Lilly Bright, Bruce Benderson, Dennis Cooper.
When was The Cult of JT LeRoy released and how long is it?
The Cult of JT LeRoy was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cult of JT LeRoy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cult of JT LeRoy was composed by Ernesto Diaz-Infante.