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The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)

2002-03-16 · 1h 32m · EN
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In a senseless act of hatred, openly gay college student Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998. This critically-acclaimed, moving film recounts the final days of Matthew's killers' trial—and the weeks leading to Matthew's death—with unnerving detail. Stockard Channing delivers an unforgettable, Emmy® Award-winning performance as Matthew's grieving mother, Judy, in a story of a murder that moved a nation to action. Also starring Law & Order's Sam Waterston.

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Roger SpottiswoodeDirectorJohn WierickWriterJacob KruegerWriter

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Stockard ChanningStockard ChanningJudy ShepardShane MeierShane MeierMatthew ShepardWendy CrewsonWendy CrewsonSarahKristen ThomsonKristen ThomsonRomaine PattersonJoseph ZieglerJoseph ZieglerCalYani GellmanYani GellmanPabloSam WaterstonSam WaterstonDennis ShepardDrew NelsonDrew NelsonLance

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LgbtGay interestLgbt interestHomophobia

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityLgbt · Gay Interest · Lgbt InterestDialogue densityDramaDirector preference121186Actor preference152668 · 130739 · 39598Country preferenceCa

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What is The Matthew Shepard Story about?

In a senseless act of hatred, openly gay college student Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998. This critically-acclaimed, moving film recounts the final days of Matthew's killers' trial—and the weeks leading to Matthew's death—with unnerving detail. Stockard Channing delivers an unforgettable, Emmy® Award-winning performance as Matthew's grieving mother, Judy, in a story of a murder that moved a nation to action. Also starring Law & Order's Sam Waterston.

How long is The Matthew Shepard Story?

The Matthew Shepard Story has a runtime of 92 minutes.

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