Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine
Oct 07 2014
•1h 29m
•History, Documentary
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.
Cast
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Michele Josue
Herself
Judy Shepard
Self
Zeina Barkawi
Self
Dennis Shepard
Self
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