Matt Shepard Is A Friend Of Mine
Virgil Films and Entertainment (2015)
Documentary, History, Queer Themes/Interest
In Collection
#750
8*
Seen It:  Yes
(12/27/2016 Home)
IMDB   7.5
89 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1
Michele Josue Herself
Director
Michele Josue


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.
Edition Details
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
References
Streaming, VoD Amazon Prime, YouTube
QueerGuru Rating 10

Notes
I, of course, know the story of Matthew Shepard's murder in 1998 -- I did not know much of the story of Matthew Shepard the person -- Seeing this film 18 years after his death reminds us all that hate crimes did not end with this event and its aftermath, although some small progress may have been made -- This personal story of Matthew Shepard perhaps does not tell his full story, but it tells a necessary story. It is an essential film in our gay heritage,