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Moisés Kaufman (play)
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When a small town comes face to face with murder, everybody has a tale to tell. more
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The true story of an American town in the wake of the murder of Matthew Shepard. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations more
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A story that resonates and shocks us more (71 total)

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Kathleen Chalfant ... Anonymous Female Rancher

Laura Linney ... Sherry Johnson

Peter Fonda ... Doctor Cantway

Jeremy Davies ... Jedadiah Schultz

Nestor Carbonell ... Moises Kaufman

Camryn Manheim ... Rebecca Hillicker
Andy Paris ... Stephen Belber

Grant Varjas ... Greg Pierotti (as Grant James Varjas)
Kelli Simpkins ... Leigh Fondakowski

Clea DuVall ... Amanda Gronich
Billie McBride ... Waitress
Bill Christ ... Man on Porch
Frances Sternhagen ... Marge Murray

Michael Emerson ... Reverend
Margo Martindale ... Trish Steger
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97 min
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The parade was shot the first day of production in the midst of a snow storm. It was May. more
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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
A story that resonates and shocks us, 4 February 2006
8/10
Author: MarieGabrielle from United States

into reality. Many previous reviewers have delineated the basic theme, as well as the excellent cast. After having seen this several times, however, I sincerely hope my review will also be read, as I wish to credit Moises Kaufman on his play, and smooth translation into film. The cast does not overpower the true story, which is a difficult feat to accomplish.

When you see the car scene wherein Matthew Sheppard is being taken to the scene of his murder, it is quite chilling. The contrast of man's inhumanity to man against the beauty of the Laramie, Wisconsin landscape is stark and true. There is no melodrama here, just reality and the sad story which needs telling.

The division of classes amongst college students and "townies" is shown in realistic fashion. The sad fact is this exists on most campuses, to a lesser degree, of course. The group mentality and proliferation of hatred and violence which precluded this murder are examined, as well as the townspeople's reactions to it. We see Stockard Channing and Sam Waterston as the bereaved parents, Peter Fonda as the weary physician, Janeane Garofalo as a lesbian, feeling afraid for her life. Christina Ricci and Clea Duvall also do very well, as a younger generation disrupted by violence. We also see Laura Linney, always credible, as a Laramie resident angry that the murder receives too much media attention.

Overall, this is a complex and tragic subject which deserves much more attention. Highly recommended.

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