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20021h 32m5.6(27)

The Matthew Shepard Story

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2002-03-16
1h 32m
English
Released
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment

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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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Stream The Matthew Shepard Story online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about drama and tv movie movie originally produced in English and released in 2002, it's earned a solid 5.6/10 from 27 viewers worldwide.

About The Matthew Shepard Story

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. Running 92 minutes.

The Matthew Shepard Story Cast and Characters

The cast features Stockard Channing (as Judy Shepard), Shane Meier (as Matthew Shepard), Wendy Crewson (as Sarah), Kristen Thomson (as Romaine Patterson), and Joseph Ziegler (as Cal). Their performances are a major reason The Matthew Shepard Story has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Matthew Shepard Story

The Matthew Shepard Story flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Matthew Shepard Story?

The Matthew Shepard Story runs for 92 minutes (about 1.5 hours).

Is The Matthew Shepard Story good? What's the rating?

The Matthew Shepard Story holds a 5.6/10 rating based on 27 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of The Matthew Shepard Story?

The main cast includes Stockard Channing, Shane Meier, Wendy Crewson, and Kristen Thomson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Matthew Shepard Story available in English?

Yes — The Matthew Shepard Story was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Matthew Shepard Story released?

The Matthew Shepard Story was released in 2002.

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What is The Matthew Shepard Story about?

The Matthew Shepard Story is a Drama/TV Movie English-language film. 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.

When was The Matthew Shepard Story released?

The Matthew Shepard Story was released on March 16, 2002. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. The film was produced by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment.

Who stars in The Matthew Shepard Story?

The Matthew Shepard Story stars Stockard Channing, Shane Meier, Wendy Crewson and Kristen Thomson. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Matthew Shepard Story available in HD?

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