The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)

In a senseless act of hatred openly gay college student Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998 This criticallyacclaimed moving film recounts the final days of Matthews killers trialand the weeks leading to Matthews deathwith unnerving detail Stockard Channing delivers an unforgettable Emmy Awardwinning performance as Matthews grieving mother Judy in a story of a murder that moved a nation to action Also starring Law amp Orders Sam Waterston