The Double Life of Jonathan King
Journalist and film-maker Jon Ronson looks at the life of pop impressario, entertainment mogul and recently convicted paedophile, Jonathan King. While King continues to protest that he is a victim of Wildean injustice, Ronson traces his story back to the early days at the Walton Hop in Surrey, a disco for young boys and girls which was a hunting ground for King and a group of friends involved in the music business. King would not be interviewed directly for the programme but provides a video diary. Ronson interviews both King's associates and his victims, boys who at the age of 14-16 say they were seduced by King's fame and scarred for life by his actions.
- Runtime
- 1h
- Released
- 2002
Details
Release year: 2002
Storyline
Journalist and film-maker Jon Ronson looks at the life of pop impressario, entertainment mogul and recently convicted paedophile, Jonathan King. While King continues to protest that he is a victim of Wildean injustice, Ronson traces his story back to the early days at the Walton Hop in Surrey, a disco for young boys and girls which was a hunting ground for King and a group of friends involved in the music business. King would not be interviewed directly for the programme but provides a video diary. Ronson interviews both King's associates and his victims, boys who at the age of 14-16 say they were seduced by King's fame and scarred for life by his actions.
Top credits
- Jon Ronson — Self
- Jonathan King — Self
- Deniz Corday — Self - Manager, The Walton Hop
- Chris Denning — Self