Mary Kay Letourneau: Notes On a Scandal (2022)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.3186 |
Directed By
Johnny Burke
Crew
Johnny Burke
TOP CAST
Mary Kay Letourneau
Self (archive footage)
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