Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

2014•1h 29m•7.1/10

HistoryDocumentary

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7.1/10(40)

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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Run Rabbit Run Media

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Michele Josue

Herself

Judy Shepard

Judy Shepard

Self

Zeina Barkawi

Self

Dennis Shepard

Self

Matthew Shepard

Matthew Shepard

Self

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