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Matt shepard is a friend of mine has helped people reengage with and understand matts important story and contributed to a dialogue about love and acceptance that i believe has the power to create a more compassionate society. Matt shepard and michele josue in matt shepard is a friend of mine matthew shepard died on october 12, 1998, at the age of 21. Matthew wayne shepard december 1, 1976 october 12, 1998 was a gay american student. Apr 12, 2016 the documentary feature film matt shepard is a friend of minedirected by filmmaker and friend michele josuehas been nominated in the outstanding special class special category for the 43rd annual daytime emmy awards after airing on logo tv last july. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a stirring, sometimes toughgoing piece of documentary filmmaking. Watch the official trailer for the new awardwinning documentary matt shepard is a friend of mine, which explores the life and tragic death of matthew shepard, the gay student brutally murdered in laramie, wyoming in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u. Intimate portrait of reluctantly public figure editors note.
Mar 19, 2015 matt shepard is a friend of mine takes on a familiar story and tells it from the point of view of his close friends and loved ones. He was taken by rescuers to poudre valley hospital in fort collins, colorado, where he died six days later from severe head injuries suspects aaron mckinney and russell. Matt shepard is a friend of mine documentary collective. Matt shepard is a friend of mine seeks to restore shepards humanity to his name, to tell the story of the person who was murdered for being who he was. Matt shepard is a friend of mine documentary shines light. The documentary brings shepard to life and examines the aftermath of the crime, including how it helped make hate crimes a more common part of the cultural discussion. Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepards, the film revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, and new revelations about shepards alltoo.
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Matt shepard is a friend of mine will begin a theatrical rollout in twelve cities during february 2015, following a year of acclaim on the festival circuit and recent accolades at the side by side film festival in st. Matt shepard is a friend of mine documentary shines light on. Matt shepard is a friend of mine director michele josue, left, and shepard in 1995. Matt shepard is a friend of mine adds insight to tragedy. Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepard s, the film revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, and new.
On the evening of october 6, 1998, 21yearold matthew shepard went to a local bar to unwind with a few beers. The documentary feature film matt shepard is a friend of minedirected by filmmaker and friend michele josuehas been nominated in the outstanding special class special category for the 43rd annual daytime emmy awards after airing on logo tv last july josue said. Matt shepard is a friend of mine dvd, 2015 for sale. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is an awardwinning, critically acclaimed documentary feature film that tells the story of matts life through his friends, family and those who were close to him throughout the years.
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