Matt shepard is a friend of mine the steel frog blog. 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. Logo tv is launching a new documentary division dedicated to untold lgbt stories, an individual with knowledge of the situation told thewrap. Stirring, moving and honest documentary matt shepard. Matt shepard is a friend of mine 2014 streaming complet vf. Years later, michele josue, a close friend of matt s, revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, as shepard s alltoobrief life is remembered through the vivid testimonies of those who knew him best. Netflix announced that members worldwide can now download select. I am leaving for italy soon and i would really love if you could put the. Jul 08, 2015 what matt shepard is a friend of mine needed, however, was less of a love letter presentation and more of an exploration as to why this kids death became such a focal point. Matt shepard is a friend of mine premiered simultaneously at both the mill valley film festival and the washington national cathedral on october 4, 20. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is an awardwinning, critically acclaimed. In 1995, shepard was beaten and raped during a high school trip to morocco. Matthew shepard documentary shows the world the real matt.
Matt shepard is a friend of mine by tina hassannia the name matthew shepard is so significant its enshrined in american legislation. Emmywinning film about matthew shepard, the gay young man murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u. 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. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a stirring, sometimes toughgoing piece of documentary filmmaking. 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. Rent matt shepard is a friend of mine 2015 on dvd and blu. Not rated 1h 29min documentary, biography, history 6 february 2015 usa. The best known is the stage play the laramie project, which was adapted into an hbo movie of the same name. Matt is a very dear friend of mine and i miss him more than words can say. The film follows close friend and director michele josue as she interviews other friends and family, including matt s parents, judy and dennis shepard who founded the matthew shepard foundation. Matt shepard is a friend of mine 2015 rotten tomatoes. Feb 06, 2015 matt shepard is a friend of mine is a stirring, sometimes toughgoing piece of documentary filmmaking. Nyc premiere when gay college student matthew shepards savagely beaten body was discovered lashed to a fence near laramie, wyoming in 1998. This film explores the life and tragic death of matthew shepard, the gay student murdered in laramie, wy through a truly personal lens.
Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a great documentary. Friends and family reflect on the life and death of 21yearold matthew shepard, who was murdered in a targeted homophobic attack in wyoming in 1998. It might face an uphill battle to be seen, because it revisits a crime that sparked national reckoning with the reality of homophobia, and that eventually led to the creation of the matthew shepard foundation and the passage of the matthew shepard and james byrd, jr. Years later, michele josue, a close friend of matts, revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, as shepards alltoobrief life is remembered through the vivid testimonies of those who knew him best. Watch matt shepard is a friend of mine prime video. Matt shepard is a friend of mine directed by michele josue. Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepard s, the film revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, and new revelations about shepard s alltoobrief life. They lived in wyoming and we lived in california, so we didnt see each other very often.
Matt shepard is not the first person to be killed for being gay. Matt shepard is a friend of mine october 6, 2016 18 years ago this very evening, two men lured our dear friend matthew shepard, a gay freshman at the university of wyoming, from the fireside bar in laramie, wy. Matt shepard is a friend of mine reveals shepard s life before the attack and discusses the impact of his murder through a series of indepth interview with his friends and parents. 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. The criticallyacclaimed film has earned 10 best documentary and audience choice awards from film festivals worldwide, including the audience award from the side by side lgbt international film festival, russias lgbt film series. Longincoming doc offers an intensely personal look behind the headlines. Matt shepard is a friend of mine synopsis fandango. Matthew shepard documentary shows the world the real matt msnbc.
The divisions initial slate will include six new docs focusing on lgbt trailblazers from the perspective of their family and friends including, matt shepard is a friend of mine, about wyoming university student matthew shepard, whose brutal. Matt shepard is a friend of mine premiere photos saturday marks the 15th anniversary of matt shepards death, but wednesday saw the premiere of a new documentary to help teach about. Despite the tragic subject, the film explores friendship, love, and forgiveness, rather than focusing on the anger and intolerance that triggered shepard s death. Michele josue, who had been shepards friend and later created a documentary about him, matt shepard is a friend of mine, described him as a tenderhearted and kind person. But matt shepard is a friend of mine is also a portrait of the crushing grief that shepards friends and family have endured, and of their attempts to find meaning and solace in the face of inhuman violence and unthinkable loss. With the films digital release tomorrow, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to share matts story with. Michele josue, who had been shepard s friend and later created a documentary about him, matt shepard is a friend of mine, described him as a tenderhearted and kind person. Buy the matthew shepard story by stockard channing from amazons movies store. Michele josue is raising funds for matt shepard is a friend of mine.
Watch matt shepard is a friend of mine online free full movie. Matt shepard is a friend of mine follows director michele josue, a close friend of matt s, as she travels to pivotal locations in shepard s life, interviewing other friends and family members, and gaining insight into the beautiful life and devastating loss of matthew shepard. 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. Matt shepard is a friend of mine poster 1 goldposter. 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 henderson were.
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. Feb 16, 2015 but matt shepard is a friend of mine is also a portrait of the crushing grief that shepards friends and family have endured, and of their attempts to find meaning and solace in the face of inhuman violence and unthinkable loss. Matt shepard is a friend of mine cast and crew fandango. Matt shepard is a friend of mine documentary collective.
Matt shepard is a friend of mine, the personal story of a young mans life and legacy, is available on dvd and digital hd. Matt shepard is a friend of mine seeks to restore shepard s humanity to his name, to tell the story of the person who was murdered for being who he was. Rent matt shepard is a friend of mine 2015 on dvd and. Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepard s, the film revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, and new. Years later, michele josue, a close friend of matts. Matt shepard is a friend of mine michele josue, usa, 20, 104 min. With michele josue, judy shepard, zeina barkawi, dennis shepard. Matt s mother and my mother are cousins and very good friends. His case is, sadly, neither unique, nor comparatively speaking especially cruel. The documentary matt shepard is a friend of mine premieres tonight on logo. Matt shepard is a friend of mine reveals shepards life before the attack and discusses the impact of his murder through a series of indepth interview with his friends and parents. Oct 05, 2015 matt shepard is a friend of mine is a powerful feature documentary about matthew shepard, the gay young man who was tortured and murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u.
Parents need to know that matt shepard is a friend of mine explores the life and tragic death of a young gay man, including the aftermath of his terrible hatecrime murder. The film follows close friend and director michele josue as she interviews other friends and family, including matts parents, judy and dennis shepard who founded the matthew shepard foundation. Education picturesrun rabbit run media by stephanie merry. There, he participated in theater, and took german and italian courses. Cultural depictions of matthew shepard include notable films, musical works, novels, plays, and other works inspired by the 1998 matthew shepard murder, investigation, and resulting interest the case brought to the topic of hate crime. Emmywinning film about matthew shepard, the gay young man murdered in one of. The documentary matt shepard is a friend of mine attempts to tell the story of the young man before he was murdered in 1998. Hate crimes prevention act, expanding existing law in response to the victims targeted deaths. Framed through the personal lens of friends and family, its a story of loss, love, and courage in the face. Its here, perhaps, that the film is at its most distressingly poignant. 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.
Matt shepard is a friend of mine winner of the 2016 outstanding special class special daytime creative arts emmy award. Matthew wayne shepard december 1, 1976 october 12, 1998 was a gay american student. Despite the tragic subject, the film explores friendship, love, and forgiveness, rather than focusing on the anger and intolerance that triggered shepards death. 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 when matt was killed in what became one of the nations most notorious antigay hate crimes, the legacy of matthew shepard spread around the world. Years later, michele josue, a close friend of matt s. Matt shepard is a friend of mine matthew shepard foundation. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing matt shepard is a friend of mine near you.
Watch matt shepard is a friend of mine 2015 full movie. What matt shepard is a friend of mine needed, however, was less of a love letter presentation and more of an exploration as to why this kids death became such a focal point. Michele josue michele josue michele josue 2015 the life of matt shepard and the people who remember him. 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.
This is her debut film which is an intimate tribute to the young man she knew, the young man behind the story that rocked the nation and caused outcry around the world in 1998. The divisions initial slate will include six new docs focusing on lgbt trailblazers from the perspective of their family and friends including, matt shepard is a friend of mine, about wyoming university student matthew shepard, whose. Matt shepard is a friend of mine, a documentary from. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a powerful feature documentary about matthew shepard, the gay young man who was tortured and murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u.
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