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The Matthew Shepard Story

  • TV Movie
  • 20022002
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.5K
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Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, and Shane Meier in The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)
  • Drama
Openly gay college student Matthew Shepard (Shane Meier) was murdered in an act of a hate crime with a senseless violence and such cruelty that attracted global attention. His death has chan... Read allOpenly gay college student Matthew Shepard (Shane Meier) was murdered in an act of a hate crime with a senseless violence and such cruelty that attracted global attention. His death has changed the whole world forever.Openly gay college student Matthew Shepard (Shane Meier) was murdered in an act of a hate crime with a senseless violence and such cruelty that attracted global attention. His death has changed the whole world forever.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Roger Spottiswoode
  • Writers
    • John Wierick
    • Jacob Krueger
  • Stars
    • Stockard Channing
    • Shane Meier
    • Wendy Crewson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roger Spottiswoode
  • Writers
    • John Wierick
    • Jacob Krueger
  • Stars
    • Stockard Channing
    • Shane Meier
    • Wendy Crewson
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    • 30User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Shane Meier in The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)
    Stockard Channing and Sam Waterston in The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)
    Kristen Thomson in The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)
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    Kristen Thomson in The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)
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    Sam Waterston and Shane Meier in The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)
    Stockard Channing and Sam Waterston in The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)

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    Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing
    • Judy Shepardas Judy Shepard
    Shane Meier
    Shane Meier
    • Matthew Shepardas Matthew Shepard
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Kristen Thomson
    Kristen Thomson
    • Romaine Pattersonas Romaine Patterson
    Joseph Ziegler
    Joseph Ziegler
    • Calas Cal
    Yani Gellman
    Yani Gellman
    • Pabloas Pablo
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • Dennis Shepardas Dennis Shepard
    Damien Atkins
    • Donnyas Donny
    Philip Eddolls
    • Aaron McKinneyas Aaron McKinney
    • (as Philip Edolls)
    Paul Robbins
    • Russell Hendersonas Russell Henderson
    Judah Katz
    Judah Katz
    • Defense Attorneyas Defense Attorney
    Drew Nelson
    Drew Nelson
    • Lanceas Lance
    Nazneen Contractor
    Nazneen Contractor
    • Shimaas Shima
    Makyla Smith
    • Caseyas Casey
    Lindsay Murrell
    Lindsay Murrell
    • Matthew's Dateas Matthew's Date
    James Bearden
    James Bearden
    • Protesteras Protester
    • (as Jim Bearden)
    B.J. McLellan
    • Logan Shepard - age 17as Logan Shepard - age 17
    • (as B.J. Mclellan)
    David Broadhurst
    • Logan Shepard - age 12as Logan Shepard - age 12
    • Director
      • Roger Spottiswoode
    • Writers
      • John Wierick
      • Jacob Krueger
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on a true story.
    • Quotes

      Matthew Shepard: I'm gay, Dad.

    • Connections
      Version of Anatomy of a Hate Crime (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Matthew Songs
      Written, Performed and Produced by Jim Huff

      Published by Coehill Entertainment

    User reviews30

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    clues
    For many reasons, more than a biographic film. In fact, this film propose not a story but few serious fists of questions. About be parent, be gay, to be front to the cruel death of your son and to expect radical form of justice , to see the things more clear, to make your duty and to accept yourself. The story of Matthew Shepard can not be exposed by a film. But the film, in this case for beautiful acting and inspired exploration of case, gives some clues . Not exactly for conclusions or verdict. But for understand something defining the evil inside and near us , the options and inner fights of self acceptance. And, sure, the essence defining the status of parent.
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    • Oct 20, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 4, 2006 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • They Killed My Son: The Matthew Shepard Story
    • Filming locations
      • Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
      • Canadian Television (CTV)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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