Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine
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An intimate documentary portrait of Matthew Shepard that balances the darkness of his murder and the homophobia that enabled it with the warmth of personal relationships and the enduring love of those who knew him.
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.
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