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'''''The Matthew Shepard Story''''' is a 2002 award-winning film by director [[Roger Spottiswoode]] based on the true story of [[Matthew Shepard]], a gay youth who was murdered, victim of a gay hate crime. The film scenario written by John Wierick and Jacob Krueger, it starred [[Shane Meier]] as Matthew and [[Stockard Channing]] as Judy and [[Sam Waterston]] as Dennis. |
'''''The Matthew Shepard Story''''' is a 2002 award-winning film by director [[Roger Spottiswoode]] based on the true story of [[Matthew Shepard]], a gay youth who was murdered, victim of a gay hate crime. The film scenario written by John Wierick and Jacob Krueger, it starred [[Shane Meier]] as Matthew and [[Stockard Channing]] as Judy and [[Sam Waterston]] as Dennis. |
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Producers were Alliance Atlantis Communications, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) with the assistance of/with the participation of Canadian Television (CTV) and Cosmic Entertainment. The premiere was on 16 March 2002 on [[NBC]]. It was also shown on [[CTV]], with language versions show in many countries. |
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*"Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series" for writers Jacob Krueger and John Wierick at the 2003 Gemini Awards |
*"Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series" for writers Jacob Krueger and John Wierick at the 2003 Gemini Awards |
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*"Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television" for Stockard Channing at the 2003 [[Satellite Awards]] |
*"Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television" for Stockard Channing at the 2003 [[Satellite Awards]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Directed by | Roger Spottiswoode |
| Written by | John Wierick Jacob Krueger |
| Produced by | Clara George |
| Starring | Shane Meier Stockard Channing Sam Waterston |
| Cinematography | John S. Bartley |
| Edited by | Dominique Fortin |
| Music by | Jeff Danna Mychael Danna |
Release date | 2001 |
| Countries | Canada, USA |
| Language | English |
The Matthew Shepard Story is a 2002 award-winning film by director Roger Spottiswoode based on the true story of Matthew Shepard, a gay youth who was murdered, victim of a gay hate crime. The film scenario written by John Wierick and Jacob Krueger, it starred Shane Meier as Matthew and Stockard Channing as Judy and Sam Waterston as Dennis.
Producers were Alliance Atlantis Communications, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) with the assistance of/with the participation of Canadian Television (CTV) and Cosmic Entertainment. The premiere was on 16 March 2002 on NBC. It was also shown on CTV, with language versions show in many countries.
Cast
Awards and nominations
The film went on to win many awards and nominated for others:[1]
- Awards
- "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" for Shane Meier as Matthew Shepard at the 2003 Los Angeles Outfest
- Emmy Award in 2002 for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie" for Stockard Channing for her role as Judy Shepard
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries at the 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards for Stockard Channing.
- Sam Waterston won a Gemini Award for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series".
- The writers John Wierick and Jacob Krueger won the Paul Selvin Honorary Award given by Writers Guild of America
- Nominations
- Outstanding Television Movie at the 2003 GLAAD Media Awards
- "Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series" for writers Jacob Krueger and John Wierick at the 2003 Gemini Awards
- "Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television" for Stockard Channing at the 2003 Satellite Awards
See also
