Looking for a bookish scam? JT LeRoy was the writer who never existed at all — the celebrated literary figure, known for being a recluse, was actually Savannah Knoop, a gender-nonconforming artist who put on a disguise to be the persona for their sister-in-law's non de plume. In addition to the Kristen Stewart and Laura Dern biopic, you can get a closer look at the story by watching the documentary Author: The JT Leroy Story, which features Knoop as well as the real author, Laura Albert.
Where to watch: Amazon