Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy (2018)
Release Year: 2018
Nation: Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Джеремая Терминатор ЛеРой, JT LeRoy
Director: Justin Kelly
Writer: Justin Kelly, Savannah Knoop
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Cassian Elwes, Gary Pearl, Thor Bradwell, Julie Yorn, Patrick Walmsley, Dave Hansen, Mark Amin
Companies: Buffalo Gal Pictures, Estrella Media, Sobini Films
Genre: Biography, Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: based on true story, impersonator, writer, based on memoir or autobiography, male impersonator
Story
Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy follows Savannah Knoop, who spends six years impersonating JT LeRoy, a celebrated author. The persona was created by her sister-in-law, and Savannah steps into this role, navigating the literary scene as this fictional character.
Summary
Directed by Justin Kelly, Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy is a biographical drama that explores the unique story of Savannah Knoop and JT LeRoy. While sources are limited in detail about themes or significance, the film centers around identity, deception, and the impact of impersonation on both Savannah and those around her.
