The film is based on the real life experiences of novelist Armistead Maupin over contact he had with a young boy named Anthony Godby Johnson who claimed to have AIDS through systematic childhood abuse through his biological parents and many of their friends. Johnson had written an autobiography of his experiences which was published as "A Rock and a Hard Place: One Boy's Triumphant Story".
Many investigations were set in motion to locate Anthony, but investigators failed to bring up any substantial evidence of his existence, leading many to believe that the book and his contact with Maupin had been an elaborate hoax cleverly run by Vicki Johnson, the woman who claimed to be Anthony's adoptive mother. To date, there is still a huge controversy whether Anthony ever existed.
Many investigations were set in motion to locate Anthony, but investigators failed to bring up any substantial evidence of his existence, leading many to believe that the book and his contact with Maupin had been an elaborate hoax cleverly run by Vicki Johnson, the woman who claimed to be Anthony's adoptive mother. To date, there is still a huge controversy whether Anthony ever existed.
The film is based on the novel "The Night Listener" by Armistead Maupin.
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- How long is The Night Listener?1 hour and 31 minutes
- When was The Night Listener released?August 4, 2006
- What is the IMDb rating of The Night Listener?5.9 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Night Listener?Donna D. Logand, Gabriel Noone, Pete D. Logand, Anna, Female Neighbor, and Male Realtor
- What is the plot of The Night Listener?In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan, a young boy, via the telephone. But when questions about the boy's identity come up, the host's life is thrown into chaos.
- What was the budget for The Night Listener?$4 million
- How much did The Night Listener earn at the worldwide box office?$10.6 million
- How much did The Night Listener earn at the US box office?$7.84 million
- What is The Night Listener rated?R
- What genre is The Night Listener?Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, and Thriller
- How many awards has The Night Listener been nominated for?2 nominations
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