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Anatomy of a Hate Crime

2001 · 90 min Drama TV Movie
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

This MTV film dramatizes the horrific hate-crime killing of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard in Wyoming. In 1998, Shepard, a gay college student, was savagely beaten by Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney, who left their victim to die. Flashbacks paint a picture of Shepard's life and provide insight into why the killers, who initially set out to rob the young man, would commit such a brutal murder.

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Year 2001
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, TV Movie
Director Tim Hunter
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (5 votes)

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Anatomy of a Hate Crime is an acquired taste at 3.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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