The Matthew Shepard Story (2002) (TV)

Regisseur:

Roger Spottiswoode

Drehbuchautoren (WGA):

John Wierick (written by) &
Jacob Krueger (written by)

Premierendatum:

4. Juni 2006 (Sweden)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Based on the true story of openly gay college student Matthew Shepard, killed in an act of senseless violence and cruelty, that attracted national attention.

Plot Keywords:

Homophobia | Homosexual | Murder | Gay Interest | Gay Son

Filmpreise:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations

Nutzerkommentare:

Heartbreaking tale of hate and murder

Besetzung

Stockard Channing	...	Judy Shepard
Shane Meier	...	Matthew Shepard
Wendy Crewson	...	Sarah
Kristen Thomson	...	Romaine Patterson
Joseph Ziegler	...	Cal
Yani Gellman	...	Pablo
Sam Waterston	...	Dennis Shepard
Damien Atkins	...	Donny
Philip Eddolls	...	Aaron McKinney (as Philip Edolls)
Paul Robbins	...	Russell Henderson
Judah Katz	...	Defense Attorney
Drew Nelson	...	Lance
Nazneen Contractor	...	Shima
Makyla Smith	...	Casey
Lindsay Murrell	...	Matthew's Date

Alternativ:

Affaire Matthew Shepard, L' (Canada: French title)

Länge:

USA:88 Min

Produktionsland:

Canada | USA

Sprache:

Englisch

Farbe:

Farbe

Seitenverhältnis:

1.78 : 1

Tonverfahren:

Dolby

Drehorte:

Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

Firma:

Alliance Atlantis Communications

Bezüge zu anderen Titeln:

Neufassung von The Laramie Project (2002)

Soundtrack:

Shine

Heartbreaking tale of hate and murder

I found this to be a very touching and moving movie with wonderful performances by all, however, I felt it would have been much better without all the grainy and artistic camera shots, and that the movie would have been more effective if told from the beginning to the end rather than jumping forward, back, forward, and showing so many flashbacks. It was beautiful and brave to show the kiss between Matthew and his friend, but they could have explored that relationship a bit more so that we could feel a little more like we knew something of Matthew's life. Overall, I think it was a very sad and scary tale of what hate and discrimination and prejudice can do to everyone when they get out of control. I seriously hope everyone will learn from the tragic tale of Matthew Sheppard's life and this movie.