The Matthew Shepard Story
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Roger Spottiswoode |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (26 votes) |
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The Matthew Shepard Story has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2002 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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