The Matthew Shepard Story
Synopsis
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.
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Stockard Channing
Judy Shepard
Shane Meier
Matthew Shepard
Wendy Crewson
Sarah
Kristen Thomson
Romaine Patterson
Joseph Ziegler
Cal
Yani Gellman
Pablo
Sam Waterston
Dennis Shepard
Drew Nelson
Lance
Damien Atkins
Donny
Philip Eddolls
Aaron McKinney
Paul Robbins
Russell Henderson
Judah Katz
Defense Attorney
Nazneen Contractor
Shima
Makyla Smith
Casey
Lindsay Murrell
Matthew's Date
James Bearden
Protester
B.J. McLellan
Logan Shepard - age 17
Davin Broadhurst
Logan Shepard - age 12
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Screenplay & Story
- John Wierick, Jacob Krueger
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna
- Original Title
- The Matthew Shepard Story
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Spottiswoode
John Wierick, Jacob Krueger
Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna
John S. Bartley
Clara George
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Spottiswoode
Director
Clara George
Producer
John Wierick
Writer
Jacob Krueger
Writer
John S. Bartley
Director of Photography
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Jeff Danna
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Matthew Shepard Story
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What is The Matthew Shepard Story about?
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.
Who directed The Matthew Shepard Story?
The Matthew Shepard Story was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Who stars in The Matthew Shepard Story?
The principal cast of The Matthew Shepard Story includes Stockard Channing, Shane Meier, Wendy Crewson, Kristen Thomson, Joseph Ziegler.
When was The Matthew Shepard Story released and how long is it?
The Matthew Shepard Story was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Matthew Shepard Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Matthew Shepard Story was composed by Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna.