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The Laramie Project (TV 2002)

97 min  -  Drama | Crime
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The true story of an American town in the wake of the murder of Matthew Shepard.

Director:

Moisés Kaufman

Writers:

Moisés Kaufman (play), Moisés Kaufman (screenplay), and 20 more credits »
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Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kathleen Chalfant ...
Anonymous Female Rancher
Laura Linney ...
Sherry Johnson
Peter Fonda ...
Jeremy Davies ...
Jedadiah Schultz
Nestor Carbonell ...
Moisés Kaufman
Camryn Manheim ...
Rebecca Hilliker
Andy Paris Andy Paris ...
Stephen Belber
Grant Varjas ...
Greg Pierotti (as Grant James Varjas)
Kelli Simpkins Kelli Simpkins ...
Leigh Fondakowski
Clea DuVall ...
Billie McBride Billie McBride ...
Waitress
Bill Christ Bill Christ ...
Man on the Porch
Frances Sternhagen ...
Marge Murray
Regina Krueger Regina Krueger ...
Alison Mears
Michael Emerson ...
Reverend
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Storyline

Moisés Kaufman and members of New York's Tectonic Theater Project went to Laramie, Wyoming after the murder of Matthew Shepard. This is a film version of the play they wrote based on more than 200 interviews they conducted in Laramie. It follows and in some cases re-enacts the chronology of Shepard's visit to a local bar, his kidnap and beating, the discovery of him tied to a fence, the vigil at the hospital, his death and funeral, and the trial of his killers. It mixes real news reports with actors portraying friends, family, cops, killers, and other Laramie residents in their own words. It concludes with a Laramie staging of "Angels in America" a year after Shephard's death. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Murder | Death | Matthew Shepard | Trial | Tied To A Fence  | See more »

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Everyone Carries a Piece of the Truth. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Le projet Laramie See more »

Filming Locations:

Golden, Colorado, USA See more »

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The parade was shot the first day of production in the midst of a snow storm. It was May. See more »

Quotes

Rulon Stacey: [ready to make a statement with the hospital staff looking at the gathered crowd outside] Oh, my God... Anybody else wanna do this?
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Connections

Featured in The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"Can't You See"
Written by Toy Caldwell Jr.
Performed by The Marshall Tucker Band
Courtesy of Spirit Music Group See more »