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Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

Directed by Michele Josue

Loved ones reflect on the life and tragic death of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, whose targeted murder in Wyoming in 1998 sparked nationwide outrage and calls for justice.
Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine is an exceptionally moving documentary because it restores Matthew Shepard as a person rather than a symbol. Michele Josue’s personal connection gives the film intimacy, while family and friends provide memories that make the loss feel immediate and human.

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

Directed by Michele Josue

Loved ones reflect on the life and tragic death of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, whose targeted murder in Wyoming in 1998 sparked nationwide outrage and calls for justice.

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Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine is an exceptionally moving documentary because it restores Matthew Shepard as a person rather than a symbol. Michele Josue’s personal connection gives the film intimacy, while family and friends provide memories that make the loss feel immediate and human.

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