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The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime
20233.81h 23m
Overview
Twenty-five years ago, Matthew Shepard was tied to a fence and beaten. Days later, the unthinkable happened and his death sparked a national outcry for hate crimes protections. Today, his story is a dark reminder that the fight against hate continues.
Directed by Justin Wolfe
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Matthew Shepard
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Judy Shepard
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Adam Lambert
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Rosie O'Donnell
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Eric Marcus
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Andrew Rannells
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About The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime
The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime is a documentary, crime film released in 2023. Directed by Justin Wolfe, it stars Matthew Shepard, Judy Shepard, Adam Lambert. Twenty-five years ago, Matthew Shepard was tied to a fence and beaten. Days later, the unthinkable happened and his death sparked a national outcry for hate crimes protections. Today, his story is a dark reminder that the fight against hate continues.
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