Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

Directed by Michele Josue

Produced by Run Rabbit Run Media

201489 min7.1 / 10

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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67/ 100

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Surprise50

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Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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