Tony Fraginals

Benjamin Young

Tony Fraginals

University of the West of England

Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products

Abstract

Anthony Godby Johnson was an early 1990s New York City miracle: a boy who escaped years of horrific abuse only to discover that he was dying of AIDS. A boy who authored his own autobiography. A boy who earned friends and fans worldwide—and who did not exist. Featuring Oprah Winfrey and the remnants of Anthony Godby Johnson's long-forgotten television special alongside the first public glimpse of the hoaxer behind the myth, TONY FRAGINALS tells the inside story of the scandal from the perspective the person for whom Tony was a childhood friend. Archive documentary written, produced, and directed by Ben Young.

Original language	English
Publisher	Autokino
Media of output	Film
Size	16 minutes
Publication status	Published - 31 Oct 2019
Externally published	Yes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Tony Fraginals

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Tony Fraginals

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Research output

Fawesome - Tony Fraginals (streaming launch)

Cineverse - Tony Fraginals (streaming launch)

Docurama - Tony Fraginals (streaming launch)

Doc Alliance - Tony Fraginals (streaming launch)

Oakland Short Film Festival: Tony Fraginals

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Tony Fraginals - Grierson Awards

Our Top 5 Documentaries at Flatpack Festival (Documentary Weekly)

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