The Matthew Shepard Story
2002
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.
Director:
Roger Spottiswoode
Writers:
John Wierick, Jacob Krueger
Awards:
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 6 wins & 5 nominations total
Production:
Echo Bridge Entertainment
Country:
Canada, United States
