Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

Name: Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine
Director: Michele Josue
Genre: History, Documentary
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min

Directed by Michele Josue

2014•90 min

Where to watchAvailability in the U.S.

Genre: Documentary
Topic: Justice
Mood: Lingering
Language: English
Featured in: Activist Cinema

Synopsis

An intimate portrait of Matthew Shepard, the gay young man murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in U.S. history. Framed through a personal lens, it's the story of loss, love, and courage in the face of unspeakable tragedy.

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Selected Awards

Winner

Daytime Emmy Awards

Outstanding Special Class Special (2016)

Winner

Cleveland International Film Festival

Audience Choice Award, Best Film (2014)

Footnote

Social impact
Directed by Matthew Shepard's close friend, the documentary shaped public memory of his 1998 murder and its role in advancing LGBTQ hate-crime legislation