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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.

  • Drama
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Stockard ChanningStockard ChanningJudy Shepard
  • Photo of Shane MeierShane MeierMatthew Shepard
  • Photo of Wendy CrewsonWendy CrewsonSarah
  • Photo of Kristen ThomsonKristen ThomsonRomaine Patterson
  • Photo of Joseph ZieglerJoseph ZieglerCal
  • Photo of Yani GellmanYani GellmanPablo
  • Photo of Sam WaterstonSam WaterstonDennis Shepard
  • Photo of Drew NelsonDrew NelsonLance

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