Movie Description

The Matthew Shepard Story

(2002)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Matthew Shepard Story

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2002-03-16

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 32m

Production CompaniesEcho Bridge Home Entertainment

Genres

  • Drama
  • TV Movie