Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepards, the film revisits the shocking case with. Matt shepard is a friend of mine synopsis about matthew shepard, the gay young man who was tortured and murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u. Watch matt shepard is a friend of mine prime video. The director of the film matt shepard is a friend of mine is michele josue, who knew matthew shepard when they were both children. All critics 29 top critics fresh 29 the main thing writerdirector michele jouse wanted to do was to give a voice to those who are still mourning shepard and allow them to share their stories. This manifests itself during a conversation she has with father roger schmit, a catholic priest who counseled an imprisoned mckinney. I first saw the documentary, matt shepard is a friend of mine, directed by one of matts close friends, michele josue, at the toronto inside out film festival in 2014 and was emotionally wrung dry.
Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepard s, the film revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, and new revelations about shepard s alltoobrief life. Matt shepard is a friend of mine seeks to restore shepards humanity to his name, to tell the story of the person who was murdered for being who he was. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a film about the matthew shepard behind. Produced and directed by friends of matthew shepard, the documentary focuses on matt as a person, rather than the tragic hate crime that took his life 15 years ago. With the film s digital release tomorrow, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to share matts story with. Matt shepard is a friend of mine northern nevada hopes. Years later, michele josue, a close friend of matts, revisits the shocking case with. Stirring, moving and honest documentary matt shepard. Emmywinning film about matthew shepard, the gay young man murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u. Michele josue is raising funds for matt shepard is a friend of mine. A second viewing of this powerful film has not diminished that initial impact on me. Matt shepard is a friend of mine has helped people reengage with and understand matts important story and contributed to a dialogue about love and acceptance that i believe has the power to create a more compassionate society. Years later, michele josue, a close friend of matt s, revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, as shepard s alltoobrief life is remembered through the vivid testimonies of those who knew him best. Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepards, the film revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, and new.
Matt shepard is a friend of mine explores the life and tragic death of matthew shepard, the gay student brutally murdered in laramie, wyoming in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u. Director michele josue on matt shepard is a friend of mine crowdfunded cinema kristen coates may 21, 2011 crowdfunded cinema is a new column at the film stage that focuses on filmmakers seeking funding for projects via crowdfunding platforms, offering new ways for independent artists and audiences to connect. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a great documentary. Jul 08, 2015 matt shepard is a friend of mine youre not alone. This film explores the life and tragic death of matthew shepard, the gay student murdered in laramie, wy through a truly personal lens. Matt shepard is a friend of mine reveals shepard s life before the attack and discusses the impact of his murder through a series of indepth interview with his friends and parents. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a powerful feature documentary about matthew shepard, the gay young man who was d and murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u. Nov 06, 20 on november 16th, the bruka theater will host the reno film premier of matt shepard is a friend of mine. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a stirring, sometimes toughgoing piece of documentary filmmaking. This film doesnt just revisit an atrocity, it moves through it, and finds meaning in it.
Poems for matthew shepard 1999 an anthology of poemteeds by seventy five poets in tribute to matthew shepard. The film follows close friend and director michele josue as she interviews other friends and family, including matts parents, judy and dennis shepard who founded the matthew shepard foundation. Matt shepard is a friend of mine by tina hassannia the name matthew shepard is so significant its enshrined in american legislation. Michele josue, who had been shepard s friend and later created a documentary about him, matt shepard is a friend of mine, described him as a tenderhearted and kind person. Through them, we get to know the person behind the tragedy. On october 7, 1998, university of wyoming student matthew shepard was brutally beaten, tied to a.
On november 16th, the bruka theater will host the reno film premier of matt shepard is a friend of mine. Matt shepard is a friend of mine introduces a boy who suffered from. Despite the tragic subject, the film explores friendship, love, and forgiveness, rather than focusing on the anger and intolerance that triggered shepards death. Im glad i watched this, i think it would very thoughtfully done. It might face an uphill battle to be seen, because it revisits a crime that sparked national reckoning with the reality of homophobia, and that eventually led to the creation of the matthew shepard foundation and the passage of the matthew shepard and james byrd, jr.
Rent matt shepard is a friend of mine 2015 on dvd and blu. Cultural depictions of matthew shepard include notable films, musical works, novels, plays, and other works inspired by the 1998 matthew shepard murder, investigation, and resulting interest the case brought to the topic of hate crime. The films director michele josue, a close friend of matts, sits down for a. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a powerful feature documentary about matthew shepard. As such, the film will provide a proxy for a wide variety of people and communities. Feb 06, 2015 matt shepard is a friend of mine is a stirring, sometimes toughgoing piece of documentary filmmaking. An intimate portrait of matthew shepard, the gay young man murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a powerful feature documentary about matthew shepard, the gay young man who was tortured and.
Matt shepard is a friend of mine, the personal story of a young mans life and legacy, is available on dvd and digital hd. Matt shepard is a friend of mine the steel frog blog. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a powerful feature documentary about matthew shepard, the gay young man who was tortured and murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u. Matt shepard is a friend of mine official trailer 1 2015. Josues film is not consistently effective in bridging her personal story with. Matt shepard is a friend of mine 20 virgil films and. The documentary brings shepard to life and examines the aftermath of the crime, including how it helped make hate crimes a more common part of the cultural discussion. In 1995, shepard was beaten and raped during a high school trip to morocco. Michele josue, high school friend of matt shepard, grew up and figured out film school just so she could put together this memorial documentary for her friend, one of the key figures in the lgbt rights crusade. Mar 12, 2015 the documentary matt shepard is a friend of mine attempts to tell the story of the young man before he was murdered in 1998.
Documentary remembers matthew shepard as a friend, not a martyr. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is a film about the matthew shepard behind the headlines. This caused him to experience depression and panic attacks, according to his mother. Education picturesrun rabbit run media by stephanie merry. It might face an uphill battle to be seen, because it revisits a crime that sparked national reckoning with the reality of homophobia, and that eventually led to the creation of the matthew shepard foundation and the passage. Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepards, the film revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, and. The documentary matt shepard is a friend of mine attempts to tell the story of the young man before he was murdered in 1998.
Matt shepard is a friend of mine letterboxd social film. Friends and family reflect on the life and death of 21yearold matthew shepard, who was murdered in a targeted homophobic attack in wyoming in 1998. One of matts closest friends and a coproducer of the film, zeina barkawi, is a reno. Matt shepard is a friend of mine 2015 rotten tomatoes.
The documentary matt shepard is a friend of mine premieres tonight on logo. Matt shepard is a friend of mine premiere photos saturday marks the 15th anniversary of matt shepards death, but wednesday saw the premiere of a new documentary to help teach about. Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepards, the film revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, and new revelations about shepards alltoobrief life. Emmywinning film about matthew shepard, the gay young man murdered in one of. The best known is the stage play the laramie project, which was adapted into an hbo movie of the same name. Years later, michele josue, a close friend of matts, revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, as shepards alltoobrief life is remembered through the vivid testimonies of those who knew him best. Matt shepard is a friend of mine delivers an expected revelations in its truthful look at shepard, but the unexpected moments come when we find josue struggling with her own grief and anger. Parents need to know that matt shepard is a friend of mine explores the life and tragic death of a young gay man, including the aftermath of his terrible hatecrime murder. Jan 14, 2015 the official trailer for the emmy awardwinning documentary matt shepard is a friend of mine, which explores the life and tragic death of matthew shepard, the gay student brutally murdered in.
Matt shepard is a friend of mine emro user published 20160415 permalink the murder of matthew shepard, a 21 year old gay student who was brutally beaten in rural wyoming, was a hate crime that had a great impact on american society, and helped shape public opinion regarding lgbt rights and bullying. Matt shepard is a friend of mine matthew shepard foundation. Matt shepard is a friend of mine will begin a theatrical rollout in twelve cities during february 2015, following a year of acclaim on the festival circuit and recent accolades at the side by side film festival in st. Years later, michele josue, a close friend of matt s. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is an awardwinning, critically acclaimed documentary feature film that tells the story of matts life through his friends, family and those who were close to him throughout the years. Matt shepard is a friend of mine official trailer 1 2015 youtube. Matt shepard is a friend of mine 2014 streaming complet vf. Matt shepard is a friend of mine winner of the 2016 outstanding special class special daytime creative arts emmy award.
Matt shepard is a friend of mine is an awardwinning, critically acclaimed documentary feature film that tells the story of matts life through his friends, family and those who were close to him throughout the years when matt was killed in what became one of the nations most notorious antigay hate crimes, the legacy of matthew shepard spread around the world. Michele josue michele josue michele josue 2015 the life of matt shepard and. Its here, perhaps, that the film is at its most distressingly poignant. This accomplished film poignant, revealing, powerful in its anger, grief and. Feb 19, 2015 i first saw the documentary, matt shepard is a friend of mine, directed by one of matts close friends, michele josue, at the toronto inside out film festival in 2014 and was emotionally wrung dry. With michele josue, judy shepard, zeina barkawi, dennis shepard.
Michele josue, who had been shepards friend and later created a documentary about him, matt shepard is a friend of mine, described him as a tenderhearted and kind person. Hate crimes prevention act, expanding existing law in response to the victims targeted deaths. Matt shepard is a friend of mine premiered simultaneously at both the mill valley film festival and the washington national cathedral on october 4, 20. In 2009, president barack obama signed the matthew shepard and james byrd, jr. Matt shepard is a friend of mine documentary collective. Crowdfunded cinema matt shepard is a friend of mine. Directed by michele josue, a close friend of shepards, the film revisits the shocking case with neverbeforeseen photos, rare video footage, and new revelations about shepards alltoo. This is a film that attempts to portray shepard as an ordinary young man who. After two successful soldout screenings of opening night film matt shepard is a friend of mine on wednesday, agliff continued thursday with a full day of programming.
Framed through a personal lens, its the story of loss, love, and courage in the face of unspeakable tragedy. In the film, matt is described as being about the business of. A powerful feature documentary about matthew shepard, the gay young man who was tortured and murdered in one of the most notorious hate crimes in u. An honest and intimate portrait of matt as he is remembered by those who knew him, it is the story of loss, love, and grief that does not go away. Rent matt shepard is a friend of mine 2015 on dvd and. But matt shepard is a friend of mine is also a portrait of the crushing grief that shepards friends and family have endured, and of their attempts to find meaning and solace in the face of inhuman violence and unthinkable loss. Years later, michele josue, a close friend of matts. May 08, 2014 michele josue is raising funds for matt shepard is a friend of mine. We do what needs to be done and more on top of that. Matt shepard is a friend of mine is director michele josues account of her friendship. Matt shepard is a friend of mine, a documentary from. Schmit tells her that forgiving those whove done wrong to us doesnt mean. The criticallyacclaimed film has earned 10 best documentary and audience choice awards from film festivals worldwide, including the audience award from the side by side lgbt international film festival, russias lgbt film series. Watch matt shepard is a friend of mine online vimeo on.
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