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Mary Kay Letourneau: Notes On a Scandal
Mary Kay Letourneau: Notes On a Scandal

Mary Kay Letourneau: Notes On a Scandal

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CrimeDocumentary

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With all the ingredients of a Hollywood movie, this sex scandal shocked, enthralled, and enraged 1990s America. An examination of the affair between Mary Kay Letourneau and her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau in 1997.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

28 August 2022

Country

United States of America

Cast

Mary Kay Letourneau

Mary Kay Letourneau

Self (archive footage)

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